Dawson’s Poor Free Throw Shooting Costs Them Again
Shooting 50% from the foul line was a big factor in the Dawson Community College Lady Buccaneers losing in overtime to Williston State College 67-68. Dawson made 13 of 26 points from the charity stripe, and Williston made 63%.
Williston capitalized on 3 of Dawson’s primary ball handlers fouling out of the game, which left the visiting team in limbo. Lady Bucs Head Coach Romeo Lagmay, Jr. commented on the loss, “There are no excuses. We know how good we are, but when we are inconsistent, we are bound to lose to any team. Williston took advantage, held their poise, and converted when necessary. They are winning very important conference games at the right time. I tip my hat to them.” Coach Lagmay continued, “If you don’t make free throws in one possession games, you lose. If you want to win the close ones, players must make the free throws.”
The home team had 4 players in double figures. Dawson only had two. Lady Buc Sam Jenkins came off the bench and was one rebound shy of a double double with a game high 22 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals. Eva Kingston recorded a double double with 11 points and a game high 10 rebounds.
There were 7 ties and 2 lead changes in the game. Dawson erased a 15 point deficit from the 3rd quarter. Logan Stetzner made a 3 point shot at the buzzer to send the game into overtime, but it was not enough as the Lady Tetons of Williston converted 20 points from Dawson’s 19 turnovers.
The Lady Bucs return home on Thursday, January 20th at 5:30 pm. They will be trying to avenge an earlier loss to Dakota College.
