Box Score CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Parkland women's basketball team lost a tough conference matchup on Wednesday evening, losing 68-61 to Danville Area Community College. The Cobras fell behind early and were never able to regain the lead. Sophomore Mady Harper kept Parkland in the game late, hitting two big three-pointers with under a minute to go, but it wasn't enough as the Cobras drop their second conference game. All-American Naomi McDaniel (22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals) led the Cobras in points, rebounds and steals in the loss.
 
The Cobras (15-4) (4-2) were flustered coming out of the gate and found themselves in a big hole after the first quarter, trailing 21-8. Parkland successfully turned things around though, opening the second quarter with a 14-2 run. The Jaguars (9-10) (3-3) answered with a 7-1 run of their own, but the Cobras were able to close to gap at halftime, trailing 33-29 at the break. After trading buckets at the beginning of the third, both offenses slowed to a halt. A late three-point-play from DACC's Dy Armfield gave the Jaguars a 46-39 lead going into the final quarter. An early 6-2 run gave DACC enough space to close the game out, as Parkland's lack of ball security led to their downfall. Armfield, who finished with 31, hit five free throws in the final minute to give the Jaguars the 68-61 upset in Champaign.
 
Statistical Overview:
Naomi McDaniel: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
Mady Harper: 15 points, 6 assists, 2 steals
Shaelynn Bell: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
Kenzey Decker: 7 points, 2 assists
 
Up next, the Cobras hit the road for three straight road games, starting with John Wood Community College in Quincy on Saturday, February 12. Tip-off against the Blazers is scheduled for 1:00 PM.