St. Clair County Community College Prevails in a Hard-Fought Battle against Delta College

In a highly anticipated women's basketball matchup, St. Clair County Community College emerged victorious with a 73-67 win over Delta College on November 10, 2023. The game, held at the SC4 Fieldhouse, showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, but ultimately, it was St. Clair County Community College's strong performance in the third quarter that sealed their victory.

The first quarter began with both teams displaying their offensive prowess. Delta College took an early lead, outscoring St. Clair County Community College 17-15. Haven Vasold of Delta College had a solid start, contributing 6 points in the quarter. However, St. Clair County Community College quickly found their rhythm and managed to close the gap in the second quarter. Despite Kayla Howell's efforts for Delta College with 9 points in the first half, St. Clair County Community College went into halftime trailing by just 2 points.

The third quarter proved to be a turning point in the game, with St. Clair County Community College staging a comeback. Led by Bailey Gormley and Karmyn Lowry, who scored 17 and 14 points respectively, St. Clair County Community College outscored Delta College 27-15 in the quarter. Gormley's exceptional shooting from beyond the arc, with 2 three-pointers, contributed significantly to the team's offensive success. The strong performance in the third quarter gave St. Clair County Community College a comfortable lead heading into the final quarter.

Delta College fought hard to stage a comeback in the fourth quarter. However, St. Clair County Community College's defense remained resolute, limiting Delta College's scoring opportunities. Despite Alecsis Smith's impressive 20-point performance for Delta College, St. Clair County Community College managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory.

Both teams displayed commendable efforts throughout the game, with several players making notable contributions. For Delta College, Kayla Howell finished the game with 15 points, while Alecsis Smith recorded a double-double with 20 points and an impressive 23 rebounds.