MACC’s basketball teams both won on the opening night of the Thanksgiving Classic, with the women beating Kaskaskia 101-43, and the men beating Wabash Valley 68-60. Six Lady Hounds scored in double figures, led by Jeannie Scott’s game-high 16 and Gia Belton’s 14.
J.B. Connoley with the call on NEMO Pressbox. Belton hit four threes on the night. The Lady Hounds are now 8-1, and host Malcolm X Saturday. Malcom X lost to Wabash Valley 107-40. Kaskaskia falls to 0-8, and plays Wabash Valley Saturday.
The men trailed by two at halftime before opening the second half on a 25-3 run.
Vasser had a game-high 27, including four threes. Ade Coppola added 14. Moberly has won four straight to get to 6-3, and hosts Marshalltown Saturday. The Tigers lost to State Fair 70-49 Friday. Wabash Valley falls to 5-5 and plays the Roadrunners Saturday.
Find both games on our archive page, and find our postgame interviews below.
Coach Chevis Thompson:
Coach Pat Smith:
