Cold Shooting Night Creates Struggle for the Lady Firebirds in 56–35 Loss to GRCC
The Lady Firebirds struggled to find their rhythm offensively as GRCC capitalized on a difficult shooting night to claim a 56–35 victory.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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7 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 56 |
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6 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 35 |
Team Stats
Grand Rapids Community College
Kirtland Community College
| Game Statistics | Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-65) | (13-48) |
| Field Goal % | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 41 |
| Assists | 17 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 29 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 31 | 4 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 8 | 1 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 18 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 14 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 19 | 13 |
From the opening tip, Kirtland found itself battling not only the opposing defense but also its own inconsistency, finishing the game shooting just 31% from the field. The offensive struggles were compounded by 24 turnovers, many of which led to easy transition opportunities for GRCC.
Despite the tough outing, the Lady Firebirds continued to compete, showing flashes of strong defensive stretches and hustle plays. Kingsley Backstrom (Oscoda) provided a bright spot for Kirtland, leading the team with 10 points and offering steady effort on both ends of the floor.
The Lady Firebirds return to the court on Wednesday, December 3, against Community Christian (Mich.). For more information on Kirtland Firebird athletics, please visit www.Kirtlandfirebirds.com