In a basketball game on Jan. 31, Pratt Community College emerged victorious over Garden City Community College with a final score of 78-72. The game was contested from start to finish, with Garden City taking an early lead in the first quarter, outscoring the Beavers 20-14. However, Pratt fought back in the second quarter, narrowing the deficit to just four points at halftime 43-38.
The third quarter saw a response from Garden City, as they maintained their lead 59-57. However, the Beavers staged a remarkable comeback in the final quarter, outscoring their opponents 28-15. This surge allowed Pratt to secure the victory with a final score of 78-72. Princess Anderson was the standout player for Pratt, leading her team with an impressive 25 points. Isis Sanders also played a vital role, contributing 17 points. Antonicia Moultrie of Garden City lead her team with 20 points.
The Beavers had a shooting percentage of 38.3%, with 29.2% accuracy from three-point range. Their free-throw shooting was particularly impressive, with a success rate of 78.1%. Additionally, Pratt's rebounding efforts were commendable, as they outrebounded Garden City 43-29. Garden City displayed a shooting percentage of 43.1%, with 36.0% accuracy from beyond the arc.
The Beavers will travel to Dodge City Community College on Saturday, Feb. 3. Tip is set for 2:00 p.m. in Dodge City, Kan.
