LocalSportsJournal.com

The Muskegon Community College women’s basketball team overcame a dismal first half and used a big offensive production from Kalisa Williams to sneak past host Jackson 76-73 on Friday night. 

Kalisa Williams tallied 28 points, six assists, four steals and four rebounds to lead the Jayhawks (12-4, 6-2) in the win.

MCC trailed from the start but cinched the victory with key free throws down the stretch after tying the score 73-73 with a minute left to play.

Foul trouble and cold shooting put MCC behind 23-13 to start the game and it trailed 40-31 at half. The Jayhawks came out in the second half with stronger defense and strung together a 20-12 third-quarter run.

Bailey Freeland finished with 16 points, six assists and five rebounds while Kelsy Hackbardt chipped in 12 points and three assists. Camaryia Williams pulled down nine rebounds and had six points and three assists for MCC.

The Jayhawks head back home on Wednesday when they will face Ancilla College at 5:30 P.M.