CIRCLEVILLE, OH -- Hocking College traveled to Ohio Christian University on Tuesday night to take on the Cougars of Columbus State in the NJCAA Region XII Championship.
The Hawks came out strong and took an early 6-2 lead over the Cougars but Columbus State quickly regained control of the game and would close out the first quarter with a 23-13 lead.
Hocking College's Women's Basketball Team will travel to Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio on Tuesday to take on the Cougars of Columbus State Community College for the NJCAA Region XII Championship. Tip off for the women's game is slated for 5:30 p.m. with the NJCAA Region XII Men's Championship to follow.
Hocking College traveled to Springfield on Saturday to take on the Eagles of Clark State Community College. Despite a valiant effort in the second half the Hawks fell 61-58 to the Eagles.
The Lady Hawks traveled to Dayton on Wednesday night for an OCCAC match up against the Tartan Pride of Sinclair Community College. Sinclair came into the game looking to get back on track after falling to Cuyahoga Community College on Saturday. The Tartan Pride came out in a man-to-man full court pressure that jumped started their offense as Sinclair defeated the Hawks 71-29.
Behind a stellar effort from Macy McCollister the Hawks defeat Lorain County Community College 78-56. McCollister registered her third double-double of the year scoring 33 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Brandy Merritt also had a double-double pouring in 23 points and grabbing 15 boards. Jena Cozad added 10, Kylie Jettinghoff hit for 6, and Ali Bray and Randi Barker both chipped in 4 a piece.
