National News

 March 21, 2013

Salina, KS – The Chipola Lady Indians’ success in the Women’s Basketball National Tournament continued Wednesday with a 66-57 win over Southern Idaho.

Jasmine Crawford led Chipola with 18 points off the bench, making 11-of-12 free throws for the game. Free throws turned out to be the difference in the game.  Chipola shot an amazing 26-of-29 free throws as a team.

Rayven Brooks added 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jade Givens finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds.

With the win, Chipola (27-6) moves on to the Elite Eight to face number two seed Central Arizona (31-1) Thursday, March 21, at 5 p.m.  The winner will earn a spot in Friday’s semifinals.

The Lady Indians opened the tournament Monday, March 18, with a 78-62 win over Southwest Illinois. Chipola’s Rayven Brooks led the Lady Indians in nearly every category with 29 points including 6 of 9 three pointers, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.  Kristine Brance and Lashonda Littleton each scored 13. Littleton also grabbed 8 rebounds. Treyvonna Brooks scored 11 and pulled down 8 rebounds. Jasmine Crawford also added 8 points.