Yes, it was a non-conference affair, but the Angelina
College Lady Roadrunners needed a win nevertheless, just to get back
on track after a two-game conference losing streak.
AC righted itself with a convincing 72-61 win over
Southern-Shreveport, getting a huge night from Ty Felder in the
process. Felder finished with yet another double-double, scoring 14
points and collecting 14 rebounds to go with five assists, two blocks
and three steals.
Desiree Waller added 12 points, and Avery Bess and Jamelle Clark
chipped in with 11 points each. Bess’ points came during a personal
first-half scoring spree in which she nailed three three-points to
help push the Lady ‘Runners to a 12-point lead before the half.
Southern’s Brittany Dukes led the Lady Jags with 13 points; Joyonna
Willis added 12.
One key stat: The Lady Roadrunners dominated the glass to the tune of
a 54-38 rebounding edge. With 22 of those boards of the offensive
variety, AC managed to post 15 second-chance points as opposed to just
four for the Lady Jags.
With the Lady ‘Runners leading by double digits throughout most of the
contest, Southern managed to pull to within six points at the 12:37
mark. But Clark scored in the paint on three straight possessions –
Felder assisted on two of those buckets – and Waller caught fire over
the last five minutes to lead AC to its 13th win of the season against
just eight losses.
The Lady Roadrunners will pick up the conference portion of their
schedule with a Wednesday road trip to San Jacinto. Game time is set
for 5:30 p.m.
Before Saturday’s game, Angelina College recognized Garrett Primary
student Angeli Sandoval as the AC/Triple AAA Student of the Week.
Angelina College guard Desiree Waller was selected as the Region XIV
Conference Player of the Week this past week. The Thibodaux, La.
native averaged 24 points for the Lady ‘Runners with a 30-point game
and an 18-point effort, and leads AC with a 13.2 ppg average. She is
also among league leaders in three-point percentage at 37.3 percent.
