Kirtland Community College Surges in Third Quarter to Defeat Lake Michigan, 69-59
A dominant third-quarter run proved decisive Sunday as Kirtland Community College powered past Lake Michigan College 69-59, handing the Red Hawks their first loss of the season.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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20 | 14 | 15 | 35 | 84 |
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9 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 47 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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10 | 16 | 33 | 10 | 69 |
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14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 59 |
Team Stats
North Central Michigan
| Game Statistics | Lake Michigan College | North Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (35-90) | (16-67) |
| Field Goal % | 38.9% | 23.9% |
| Rebounds | 63 | 50 |
| Assists | 15 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 27 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 35 | 14 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 15 | 10 |
| Pts in the Paint | 54 | 22 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 6 |
Kirtland Community College
| Game Statistics | Kirtland Community College | Lake Michigan College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (27-69) | (19-74) |
| Field Goal % | 39.1% | 25.7% |
| Rebounds | 60 | 45 |
| Assists | 10 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 16 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 16 | 19 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 26 | 8 |
| Pts in the Paint | 28 | 30 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 41 | 6 |
Leading just 26-24 at halftime, Kirtland erupted for 33 third-quarter points, flipping a tight defensive battle into a double-digit advantage. Lake Michigan clawed back in the fourth but could never recover from the surge. Lake Michigan was led by Emma Norton, who posted a strong double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Danai Childs added 15 points and 7 steals. Guard Miley Young battled through a cold shooting night (3-of-10) but still contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds. The Red Hawks kept things close early, holding a 14-10 lead after one, but struggled beyond the arc, finishing 2-for-22 from three and shooting 25.7% overall.
Lake Michigan returns to action looking to regain its offensive rhythm on November 7 versus Milwaukee Area Technical College.