The MACC Lady Hounds beat Vincennes 73-61, while the men lost to Link Year Prep 85-73 in the final games of the Orscheln Classic Saturday night at Fitzsimmons-John Arena. The Lady Hounds took their first lead just before halftime, and couldn’t get separation until a 10-0 run to start the fourth quarter. Jeanie Scott led all scorers with 31 points.
J.B. Connoley with the call on nemopressbox.com. Scott hit 16 of 18 free throws on the night. Moberly is 2-0 and plays John A. Logan at the Three Rivers Classic Friday.
The men’s game was tied at 32 at halftime, before the Lions’ Jacob Hammond got all of his game-high 23 points in the second half. Link Year had the lead out to 14 early in the second half, before the Hounds pulled within four.
K.J. Vasser led Moberly with for the second straight game, scoring 22. Ade Poppola added 18. Moberly is 1-1, and will host Southwest Illinois as part of the Midwest JUCO Classic Friday and Saturday.
Find both games on our archive page, and our postgame interviews below.
Women’s Coach Chevis Thompson:
Me’s Coach Pat Smith:
