The MCC Pioneer Women's basketball team finished the MonDak Conference Tipoff tournament with an 0-3 record following a 48-65 loss to Lake Region State College. The Pioneers struggled again offensively in the 1st quarter and trailed 21-9 after 10 minutes. The offense picked up a bit in the 2nd quarter as the Pioneers went for 16 points and trailed 25-35 at the halftime break. Lake Region started the 3rd quarter on a 10-3 run to open up a 17 point lead that the Pioneers could not overcome in the final frame.
Angelina Dimasi (Warooni, Australia) was the only Pioneer in double figures with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3's) and also a team high 4 assists. Catalina de Giorgi (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and Gabby Flute Player (Flandreau, SD) each had 9 rebounds for the Pioneers. The Pioneers were outrebounded 39-31 and had 18 turnovers. MCC shot only 31% from the field (19-61) and 7-27 from the 3-point line.
The next game for MCC will be on Monday, November 15 against rival Dawson CC in Miles City at 5:30 PM MST.