Box Score CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Parkland women's basketball team took care of business on their home court on Tuesday, taking down South Suburban College 79-49. The Cobras have now won five games in a row dating back to November 19th. Returning All-American
Naomi McDaniel led all scorers with 18 points and Sophomore
Rhiannon Skoog recorded her first double-double of the season (10 points, 10 rebounds).
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The Cobras (8-2) were on fire to start the game, shooting just under 65 percent from the field in the first quarter (11-17), and they led 28-13 at the first break. Parkland went cold from behind the arc in the second quarter (0-5), but at halftime the Cobras still held a 42-28 lead over the Lady Bulldogs (3-6). The second half started very similarly to the first half and the Cobras jumped out to another big lead. By the start of the fourth quarter it was 67-40, and both teams were giving their bench experience as the Cobras rolled to the 79-49 victory.
Naomi McDaniel finished the night with 18 points, 14 rebounds and 2 blocks and
Mady Harper had another stat-stuffing night (5 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists).
Kenzey Decker provided a big spark off the bench, as the freshman from Springfield scored 13 points and gathered 3 rebounds in the win.
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Statistical Overview:
Naomi McDaniel: 18 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks
Kenzey Decker: 13 points, 3 rebounds
Shaelynn Bell: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks
Rhiannon Skoog: 10 points, 10 rebounds
Mady Harper: 5 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists
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Up next, the Cobras are back on the road, heading up to Rockford, Ill. on Saturday, December 11th for a game against Rock Valley College. That game is scheduled to tip off at 1:00PM.