FORT SCOTT — Allen Community College’s women turned to their defensive pressure Saturday to pick up their first conference win of the 2012-13 season.
The Red Devils led by as many as 18 in the second half in defeating host Fort Scott Community College 64-57.
“It wasn’t the prettiest of things, but any conference road win is a good win,” Allen coach Mark James said.
The Red Devils were never threatened in the second half, but also never delivered what James described as “a knockout blow.”
Fort Scott converted 22 of 24 free throws to stay close.
Still, Allen forced 24 Greyhound turnovers, a key to the victory, James said.
DaNara Day led the way with 19 points. She also had four of Allen’s 14 steals and three assists.
“DaNara was big all day, getting baskets at multiple key times,” James said.
Freshman Taylor Seward was inserted into the starting lineup and responded with eight points, including a pair of second half 3-pointers that gave the Red Devils some separation.
Allen led 30-26 at halftime.
Iolan Kendra Taiclet followed with seven points, while Miracle Davis had eight rebounds, six assists and five steals. Ebonie Jones and Hannah Blackwell also had three assists each.
The Red Devils, 1-2 in Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division play and 8-7 overall, play again at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Neosho County Community College.
“Hopefully our success on the road will carry over,” James said.
Allen (30-34—64)
Fort Scott (26-31—57)
Allen (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Jones 1-0-2-2, Saulsberry 1/1-0-0-5, Davis 1-0-1-2, Morton 2-0-0-4, Day 4/2-5-3-19, Flanigan 0-0-1-0, Redmond 0/1-0-1-3, Taiclet 0/2-1-1-7, Ware 1-0-1-2, Seward 0/2-2-2-8, Blackwell 1-4-2-6, Hall 1-0-1-2, Molisee 1-2-1-4. TOTALS: 13/8-14-16-64.
Fort Scott TOTALS: 16/1-22-12-57.
ACC gets first conference win
