Kirtland Firebirds Fall to Nationally Ranked Mid Michigan College
The Kirtland Firebirds basketball teams battled against nationally ranked Mid Michigan College. Despite standout performances, both teams came up short in challenging matchups. Read the full recap below.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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67 | 58 | 125 |
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29 | 57 | 86 |
Team Stats
Mid Michigan College
Kirtland Community College
| Game Statistics | Mid Michigan College | Kirtland Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (47-79) | (32-66) |
| Field Goal % | 59.5% | 48.5% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 26 |
| Assists | 27 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 25 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 40 | 10 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 8 |
| Pts in the Paint | 64 | 44 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 46 | 33 |
The Kirtland Community College basketball teams faced a tough challenge against nationally ranked Mid Michigan College on Tuesday. Despite their best efforts, both the women's and men's teams fell short in the matchups.
Women's Game Recap
The Firebirds women's basketball team lost to a strong Mid-Michigan squad, 121-42. Maria Ellis led the Firebirds with a solid performance, scoring 12 points. Adrianna Gilmore and Alyssa Kiel each contributed 6 points, with Kiel making her presence felt on the boards by grabbing a team-high 9 rebounds.
Men's Game Recap
On the men's side, Wesley St. Juste put on a shooting clinic, scoring 21 points, including an impressive 6-of-10 performance from beyond the arc. Christian Calhoun added 14 points and 4 rebounds, but the Firebirds couldn't keep pace with the high-powered Mid-Michigan team, falling 125-86.
The Firebirds will look to regroup and build on their efforts as the season continues.
