Box Score CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Parkland women's basketball team lost at home to Olney Central College on Wednesday night by a score of 56-55. The loss was the Cobras first at home this season, and second in three games. Sophomores Shaelynn Bell and Sarah Isaf led the Cobras scoring, each dropping 13 points in the loss.
 
The Cobras (3-2) had trouble taking care of the ball all night, coughing up 26 turnovers including 17 in the first half. The Lady Knights (2-2) were able to capitalize early and held a 25-17 lead at halftime. The Cobras offense finally found success inside in the third quarter, shooting 8-13 and taking a 36-35 lead right before the quarter ended. Early in the fourth, the Cobras held a four-point lead, their largest of the game, but the Lady Knights battled back in a back and forth finish. Down the stretch, sophomore Naomi McDaniel missed a free throw to tie the game at 56 and the Cobras couldn't get another clean look all game, falling just short, 55-56.
 
Statistical Overview:
Sarah Isaf: 13 points, 3 assists, 2 blocks
Shaelynn Bell: 13 points, 6 rebounds
Naomi McDaniel: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Rhiannon Skoog: 8 points, 3 rebounds
 
Up next, Parkland heads down south for a matchup with Covenant College JV in Lookout Mountain, Georgia on Friday, November 19th. That game is scheduled for 6:00 PM CST.