OKLAHOMA CITY (CCCTigers.com) – Last week the Central Tiger Women’s Basketball team traveled to Oklahoma to take on the Nationally Ranked Langston University Lions, and Oklahoma City University Stars. Both games had similarities as the Tigers Started strong, but fell behind late to drop both Sooner Athletic Contests.
Central Christian Tigers 33, Langston University Lions 85
Despite a strong start in the first quarter, the Central Christian Tigers were unable to keep up with the 19th-ranked Langston University Lions, who dominated the game with their shooting and overall performance.
Key Performances:
- Chloe Clevenger: 11 points, 3 assists
- Cristina Laudan: 7 points, 1 rebound
- Charmayne Marshall: 3 points, 8 rebounds
Game Summary:
- The Tigers came out with a solid defensive effort in the first quarter, trailing by just 5 points (12-17). Despite shooting only 25%, they stayed within reach by forcing turnovers and playing strong defense. On the other hand, the Lions shot an impressive 50%, but the Tigers’ defense helped them stay competitive early.
- However, the second quarter saw a dramatic shift. Langston University took control, shooting 67% from the field while the Tigers struggled to connect, managing only 9% shooting in the quarter. This strong shooting performance by the Lions led them to build a substantial lead, and they never looked back.
- The Tigers’ season record drops to 3-18 with the loss. They will look to bounce back in their next game, which will be on the road against Oklahoma City University.
Central Christian Tigers 44, Oklahoma City University Stars 73
The Central Christian Tigers battled hard but ultimately fell to the Oklahoma City University Stars in a game that saw a strong first half before the Tigers ran out of steam in the second half.
Key Performances:
- Chloe Clevenger: 13 points, 5 steals, 3 assists, 3 rebounds
- Cristina Laudan: 13 points, 4 rebounds
- Charmayne Marshall: 8 points, 3 rebounds
- Shamaya Brown: 6 points, 2 assists (perfect 3-3 shooting)
Game Summary:
- The Tigers started the game strong, keeping it close in the first quarter, trailing by just 3 points (15-18). They followed that up with a strong second-quarter effort, trailing by only 5 at halftime (27-32).
- Chloe Clevenger had an impressive first half, scoring 9 points and collecting 4 steals, while Shamaya Brown came off the bench to score all of her 6 points in the first half, helping the Tigers stay within striking distance.
- However, the second half saw the Tigers struggle to maintain their pace with the Stars. They were outscored 41-17 as the Stars took control of the game. Oklahoma City’s standout performance came from Amaya Gordan, who finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds. The Stars’ 85% shooting from the free-throw line was a key factor in their separation from the Tigers as the game wore on.
- With the loss, the Tigers now stand at 3-19 on the season. They will begin a 6-game home stretch, starting with a matchup against Nelson University at the Jerry E. Alexander Arena on Thursday night. Tip-off is at 6 PM, and the game can be seen on the SAC Sports Network.
