Lake Michigan College Dominates Montcalm, 85-51
Lake Michigan College improved to 3-3 on the season with an impressive 85-51 home victory over Montcalm Community College, using balanced scoring, relentless rebounding, and a suffocating defensive effort to put the game out of reach early.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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4 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 51 |
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21 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 85 |
Team Stats
Montcalm Community College
| Game Statistics | Montcalm Community College | Lake Michigan College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (18-61) | (33-82) |
| Field Goal % | 29.5% | 40.2% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 43 |
| Assists | 14 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 7 |
The Red Hawks exploded out of the gate with a 21-4 first quarter, setting the tone with high-pressure defense and strong interior play. Despite a tighter second quarter, LMC pulled away for good in the second half, outscoring Montcalm 52-35 over the final 20 minutes. Freshman Olivia Howard delivered her best performance of the season, dominating the paint with 18 points and 12 rebounds on 8-of-16 shooting. She controlled the offensive glass, helping LMC to 11 offensive boards. Freshman Miley Young added another all-around performance with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and assists. Grace Richardson stretched the floor effectively, scoring points and knocking down four threes, while Serenity Farmer added 13 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3-of-9 from deep.
With the victory, the Red Hawks continue to show strong chemistry and depth, setting the stage for a challenging stretch of nonconference play.