Torrington, Wyo. – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights were defeated by Eastern Wyoming College Lady Lancers, 83-59 on Saturday afternoon.

The Lady Lancers led at the end of the first quarter 22-17 and outscored the Lady Knights 20-16 to take a 42-33 lead at the half.

In the third quarter, the Lady Knights was held to seven points in the quarter, and trailed 65-40 at the end of the third quarter.

The Lady Knights did outscore the Lady Lancers 19-18 in the final quarter.

The Lady Knights are 1-12 on the season. Alllison Tichy led all scorers with 27 points. Donaija Burist had nine rebounds to lead the Lady Knights.

The Lady Lancers, now 11-8 on the season, had three players in double figures led by Lauren O’Connell with 21 points. Pamela Bethel finished with 14 points and Abril Rexach Roure had 12 points. Bethel also had 12 rebounds to lead the Lady Lancers.

The Lady Knights are next in action when they travel to Norfolk on Tuesday, Jan 23 to play Northeast Community College. Tip-off is set for 5:00 pm.