The East Central Community College Lady Warriors picked up a 64-58 MACJC South Division basketball road win over the Pearl River Community College Lady Wildcats Thursday, Feb. 15, while the Warriors fell 72-64 to the Pearl River Wildcats in games played at M.R. White Coliseum in Poplarville.

A hot-shooting second quarter helped the Lady Warriors overcome a 16-8 deficit and grab 34-29 halftime lead in a contest with playoff connotations for both teams. Pearl River briefly took a 46-44 lead with 7:52 to play in the game before East Central took over and sealed the victory.

Freshman guard Tamirra Haskin of Laurel led the Lady Warriors with 15 points and eight assists. Freshman guard Diamond Wraggs of Louisville added 12 points.

The East Central Lady Warriors improved to 12-9 overall and 5-7 in the MACJC South Division. ECCC is tied for fifth in the South Division standings with the top four teams making the playoffs. The Lady Wildcats fell to 12-8 overall and 5-7 in the league.

Bill Wagnon

Associate Vice President for Public Information

East Central Community College