Local Sports Journal
With three key players missing from its rotation, the Muskegon Community College women’s basketball team dropped its conference opener to the Lake Michigan Community College Red Hawks 64-52 on Saturday.
The Jayhawks had a rocky start, training LMC 27-7 within the first 10 minutes of the first half. MCC fought back, coming within eight points, but could not overcome the early deficit.
Dani Jones had a huge game for the Jayhawks, with 13 points, 22 rebounds and four blocked shots. Sophomore Abby Rodriguez led the team in scoring with 19 points.
MCC fell to 7-5 overall and 0-1 in conference play. The Jayhawks face nationally ranked Kalamazoo Valley Community College Wednesday.
