Jayhawks women’s basketball team wins first game of season, defeats GRCC

LocalSportsJournal.com

The Muskegon Community College women’s basketball squad bounced back after its opening night loss, defeating Grand Rapids Community College 57-48 on Friday.

The Jayhawks outscored GRCC 16-7 in the opening quarter.

Both teams scored 12 points in the second quarter and MCC held a 28-19 advantage at halftime.

GRCC cut into the Jayhawks lead as MCC had a slim 42-38 lead heading into the final quarter of play.  

Tanae Hamer paced the Jayhawks with 19 points while Trina Lewis finished with nine points and 11 rebounds. 

The Jayhawks improved to 1-1 overall this season, and 1-0 in conference play.

MCC will take on Mid-Michigan College on Tuesday night.