A Slow Start Still Leads to Victory For Fillies

Sophomore Denasia Watson goes for a career high in rebounds (11). Photo courtesy of Theresa Beasley
Sophomore Denasia Watson goes for a career high in rebounds (11). Photo courtesy of Theresa Beasley

The Fillies didn't seem to be themselves as they started off with only 12 points and were only up by 1 point in the first quarter. They average 18 from the jump this season. The rest of the way would light up for Panola as they started to connect on more shots down the stretch.

With some silly turnovers and bad ball control, the Fillies found themselves down 2-0. However that would be BPCC's largest and only lead over the Fillies. After a quick quarter, the Fillies got their minds right and connected on a basket from Sophomore Denasia Watson to tie it up. From there the Fillies and Cav's would trade a few baskets with Panola always ahead by 1 or 2.

In the third, Freshman Stefany Lourenco went 3-4 from the 3 point line and helped push the Fillies up by as much as 20. She would finish the night as the Fillies leading scorer with 15. Freshman Patience Okpe followed through with 14 points and Sophomore Tameal Jones came off the bench to add her 9. Sophomore Denasia Watson added a new career high in rebounds as she came away with 11.

The Fillies will continue their season on the January 25th at Paris Junior College at 5:30 p.m.