While holding Trinity Valley to only 26% shooting on the night and forcing 20 turnovers, the Panola Fillies found themselves beating #10 in the nation, last Saturday night. From the start of the game, the Fillies had control and never let up. They opened the first quarter on a 12-2 run, and held TVCC to 6 points.
With a 29-19 lead into half time, the Fillies were tied in turnovers at 10 a piece. But in the second half, PC would only add 3 more, while forcing another 10 for TVCC. PC also won the rebound battle, 31-30. Freshman Genesis Rivera led all-scores, putting up a solid 21 points. Freshman Patience Okpe added a spectacular 10 points as well and added 3 assists.
The Fillies are now 10-6 in conference, sitting in the fifth-place spot, and 19-7 overall. The Fillies will continue with another competitive game against #18 Tyler Junior College, in Tyler on Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:30 p.m.