The Ozark Christian College (#2 seed) women's basketball team finshished as the MCCC Tournament champions in a 75-67 victory over Barclay College (#1 seed). The Ambassadors had five players finish in the double digits for scoring. Kamryn Gentry led with 18 points, 19 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks. Makenzie Purinton added 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Peyton Miller, Lydia Pipins, and Maddison Schaper all contributed 10 points each. Barclay College was led by Darian Carr with 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Kayleigh Mannering added 16 points, 2 steals, and 2 assists. Mauri Scales, Emmary Williams, and Jamia Jackson each added 7 points.
Calvary University (#4 seed) finished 3rd in a 66-64 victory over Emmaus Bible College (#3 seed). Taylor Hunter led the Warriors with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. Anna Holloway added 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Avery Kornstad added 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. The Emmaus Eagles were led by Kia Gelinas with 22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. Kristen Morry added 14 points, 1 assist, 2 steals. April Mendez and Cory Brodmerkle each added 10 points.
Manhattan Christian College (#6 seed) finished 5th in a 78-67 victory over Faith Baptist Bible College (#5 seed). The Thunder was led by Roni Harris with 23 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Kennedy Wilson added 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block. Jordan Lewis added 14 points and Tristen Heiden added 13 points. The Faith Eagles were led by Makenna Laib with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, and 1 assist. Sarah Iler added 20 points. Mary Yarnell added 11 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists.
MCCC All-Conference Recipients:
Honorable Mention
Peyton MillerOzark Christian College
Lauren MillsCentral Christian College of the Bible
Riley HardingEmmaus Bible College
Kenna LaibFaith Baptist Bible College
2nd Team
Kimberly FowlerCentral Christian College of the Bible
Darian CarrBarclay College
Jamia JacksonBarclay College
Rachel KleczkaFaith Baptist Bible College
Roni HarrisManhattan Christian College
1st Team
Anna HollowayCalvary University
Kayleigh ManneringBarclay College
Kia GelinasEmmaus Bible College
Kamryn GentryOzark Christian College
Taylor Hunter (MVP)Calvary University
Sportsmanship
Faith Baptist Bible College
