Fillies Knock Out Jag's in 2nd Meeting

Sophomore Genesis Rivera drops and easy 18 points. Photo courtesy of Teresa Beasley
Sophomore Genesis Rivera drops and easy 18 points. Photo courtesy of Teresa Beasley

PC entered the second half of conference play with a home opener against Jacksonville College and came out with a 78-62 win.

What seemed to be a repeat of the first time around, PC easily took the victory from the Jaguars for the second time this season. The Fillies are now sitting at 7-4 in conference and 16-5 overall. 

From the jump, Panola had control of the game. The closest Jacksonville would get was within 1 after their first basket, but the Fillies pulled away quickly. The Fillies outscored Jacksonville every quarter and caused 20 turnovers playing solid defense and shooting 45% on the night. 

Sophomores Genesis Rivera and Denasia Watson both had perfect games from the Field. Rivera would shoot 5-5 with 2 three's, while Watson went 3-3 with 2 three's as well. Rivera finished the night with 18 points and 6 points, leading the Fillies. Freshman Patience Okpe added 14 and Sophomore Charlynn Perry added 13. This is the 14th game this season that the Fillies have had 3 or more score in double figures. 

The next game will be on February 1st, at 5:30 against Angelina in Lufkin, TX. The last time the two teams met, the Fillies won 97-85.