DANVILLE, Ill. – The No. 11 Parkland College women's basketball team pulled away late in a 68-46 road win versus conference-rival Danville Area Community College on Wednesday, February 14. The Cobras (20-3) (8-1) held a slim four-point lead over the Jaguars (14-10) (3-6) at halftime, but the visitors found their groove and poured it on in the second half to win their fourth straight game. Parkland outrebounded DACC 51-28 and outscored the Jaguars 34-16 in the paint, while sophomore forward Rhylea Johnson led the Cobras with 17 points in the win.
 
"It was a hard-fought game tonight, and I am proud of the resiliency from the ladies," head coach Jean Demosthenes said after the win. "It is always tough to play at Danville, but the ladies found a way to win."
 
The Cobras opened an early 17-12 lead in the first quarter, taking a 25-18 lead midway through the second quarter, but the Jaguars closed the gap before halftime and trimmed the Parkland lead to 27-23 before the break. The Cobras quickly regained control in the second half, extending their lead to 37-25 with 6:06 to go in the third quarter, forcing the Jaguars to call a timeout. The visitors went into the fourth quarter with a 47-31 lead as the offense continued to click, and the Cobras coasted to a 68-46 win.
 
Statistical Overview:
Rhylea Johnson: 17 points, 9 rebounds
Megan Janson: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Alyssa Cole: 14 points, 10 rebounds
Abby Shepard: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
 
Game Notes: The Cobras held the Jaguars to just 46 points in the win on Wednesday, their fewest points allowed on the road this season. The 22-point win on Wednesday matches Parkland's 71-49 win over DACC earlier this season on Wednesday, January 17.
 
Up next, the Cobras return home for a conference matchup against John Wood Community College on Saturday, February 17. Tip-off against the Blazers (11-11) (4-4) is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Donald C. Dodds Jr. Athletic Complex on Hall of Fame Induction Day.