Delta College Women’s Basketball Struggles Against Bay College in Tough Loss

The Delta College Pioneers faced a challenging afternoon on January 25, 2025, as they fell to Bay College, 87-46, at Pioneer Gym. The Norse delivered a commanding performance, outpacing the Pioneers with efficient offense, relentless rebounding, and tough defense.

Bay College set the tone early, taking a 29-14 lead in the first quarter. Delta College struggled to find rhythm on offense, scoring only seven points in the second quarter and trailing 52-21 at halftime. Despite an improved third quarter where the Pioneers scored 18 points, the Norse closed out the game with a dominant fourth-quarter effort.

Bay College was led by standout performances from Anna Axtell, who notched a game-high 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Makenna Hendrickson, who added 16 points on an efficient 6-of-9 shooting. The Norse also benefited from key contributions off the bench, with Anisa Longs scoring 11 points and Mckenzie Hoffmeyer securing seven rebounds to go with her 10 points. Bay College's dominance on the boards (51 rebounds to Delta's 40) and their ability to draw fouls (19-of-23 from the free-throw line) were critical to their success.

Delta College's effort was led by Hailee Jefferson, who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Kayla Howell chipped in eight points, while Ja'Leeah Griggs contributed six points and three assists. However, the Pioneers struggled with efficiency, shooting just 29.7% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc. Turnovers also proved costly, with Delta committing 26 compared to Bay's eight.

The game reflected Bay College's ability to capitalize on their opportunities while frustrating the Pioneers with stifling defense. Despite the loss, Delta College showed moments of resilience, particularly in the third quarter when they made a brief offensive push.

Final Score:
Bay College 87
Delta College 46

The Pioneers will look to bounce back as they continue their season, aiming to build on the lessons learned from this challenging matchup.