Coffeyville, Kan. - The Coffeyville Community College women's basketball team had an unsuccessful trip to Great Bend on Saturday, falling to the Barton Cougars 60-53 in conference play.

 

Coffeyville opened the game strong, leading 17-6 after the opening quarter after shooting 64% in the game's first ten minutes. Barton would respond, outscoring the Ravens by the same 17-6 margin in the second quarter to send the game to hafltime tied at 23.

 

Barton snatched a three-point lead at the end of the third, behind eight points in the quarter from sophomore guard Alaina Eck. Despite a stronger offensive output in the fourth from CCC, it would not be enough, as Barton shot 50% in the fourth quarter, as well as converted seven of ten free throws.

 

The Cougars flipped the script from the season's opening matchup, winning the rebound battle 44-33 after Coffeyville dominated on the glass at Nellis Hall, winning the margin 51-28.

 

Sophomore Isabella Pehrson had 15 points to lead the Red Ravens. Freshman Esme Smith added 14 points and nine rebounds in another strong showing. Karliey Parker would exit the game early in the third quarter with a right ankle injury, and would not return to action.

 

CCC is 17-5 on the season, with an 11-5 league mark, currently holding fourth place in the Jayhawk conference. The team returns home on Wednesday night, where they will host the Cowley Tigers.