Lady Cardinals Split Carolina Classic

Raleigh NC- November 15-16, - The CCBC Cardinals took a road trip down to Raleigh NC, going 1-1 in the Carolina Classic showcase, first with an 83-45 loss to East Georgia State College, then bouncing back with a win Sunday 64-51 over Middlesex College.

In their Saturday matchup, the Cardinals faced a tough East Georgia State team that went on to win both of their Carolina Classic matchups. The Cardinals weren't able to get much going in this one as the Lady Bobcat's from East Georgia were able to pressure defensively and win the turnover battle by a wide margin. Tahjae Hawes led the contest in scoring with 22 while Asunti Porter put in 20 herself for the Bobcats. Ric'Kema McLean led the Cardinals in scoring with 10 points while Keashiana Murphy and Tarshay Bell led the contest in rebounding with 10 each, however they would look to bounce back Sunday to split their two contests.

The Lady Cardinals would bounce back on Sunday with a 64-51 victory over the Middlesex College Colts. The Cardinals were much more efficient in this one forcing 28 turnovers while giving it away 18 times. Anaiya Morrison was difference in this on putting up 40 points and 5 assists, while doing it on the defensive end with 6 steals. The Cardinals were down seven at the half but didn't falter as they would rally back in the second half to secure win to end their road trip to North Carolina.

The Cardinals will look to carry that momentum into their next contest Thursday November 20^th on the road against Prince George's Community College.