McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College women’s basketball team hosted McPherson College on Tuesday night, falling 68-55 despite strong offensive performances from Mia Kittner and Kylee Jones.
Kittner led all Central scorers with 22 points, knocking down five three-pointers while shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc. Jones followed closely with 21 points, adding seven rebounds and going 13-for-14 from the free-throw line. The duo accounted for 43 of Central’s 55 points on the night.
Central opened the contest with a competitive first quarter, trailing 14-12 after the opening 10 minutes. The Tigers continued to battle in the second quarter, but McPherson maintained its advantage, taking a 30-24 lead into halftime.
The third quarter proved to be a challenging stretch for Central, as McPherson extended its lead by outscoring the Tigers 21-14 to enter the final quarter ahead 51-38.
Central continued to compete in the fourth quarter, matching McPherson’s 17-point output, but the earlier deficit proved too much to overcome as the Bulldogs secured the 68-55 victory.
Alongside Kittner and Jones, C’Niyah Williams contributed 10 points and five rebounds. Amilia Durham added four assists, while Haiden Smoke recorded four rebounds and a blocked shot.
Central finished the evening shooting 35 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from three-point range. The Tigers also converted 22 of their 29 free-throw attempts.
The Tigers (0-3), turn their attention to Midland University on Saturday evening at 4:30pm. Be sure to come out and support your Tigers during this Homecoming matchup! The game will also be streamed live on the SAC Sports Network.
