MCC women keep playoff hopes alive

By Jeff Edwards / assistant sports editor
The Meridian Star

The Meridian Community College Lady Eagles did what they had to do.

They knew that had to win their remaining two games to make the playoffs, and took care of the first one, defeating Southwest Community College 74-66 Monday night at Graham Gymnasium on Sophomore Night.

MCC led 39-38 at halftime before pulling away.

NaDosha Stickland led the Lady Eagles in scoring with 23 points while Holly Dial scored 13. Jennifer Wair tallied 12 and Carla Latham chipped in with 10 points to lead MCC to the win.

Carmiel Gamble led Southwest in scoring with 19 points in the losing effort.

Meridian, which improved to 14-10 overall and 7-6 in South Division play, will travel to play Gulf Coast Thursday with a playoff spot on the line. If the Lady Eagles win, they are in the playoffs.



Southwest 84
Meridian men 69

After three straight wins, the Eagles came back down to earth, falling by 15 points to Southwest.

The Eagles trailed only 36-31 at halftime, but were outscored by 10 points in the second half to take the loss.

MCC’s Chris Leggett led all scorers with 24 points while Dexter LeFlore pitched in with 18 and Keith James added 12.

Brian Phelps led Southwest with 20 points.

Meridian closes out its season Thursday night when they travel to take on Mississippi Gulf Coast.