Kellogg CC men, women basketball teams both get tourney wins to keep season alive
BATTLE CREEK - The resurgent Kellogg Community College women's basketball team wrote another chapter regarding its recent success with an elusive playoff victory.
KCC defeated Lake Michigan College, 77-48, in the first round of the NJCAA Division II Great Lakes District A women's basketball tournament in action at Kellogg Community College on Tuesday.
With its first playoff victory since 2015, KCC advances to play in the second round vs. Hocking at 4 p.m. Thursday at Mott Community College.
KCC, now 21-5, came into the tournament after winning the school's first conference title in women's basketball since 2007. In its second season under head coach Sal Konkle, the Bruins have also won 20 or more games for the first time since 2007. The Bruins won just five games last season.
"So very proud of our effort and execution. This team has continued to exceed expectations and has made steady growth in the course of the season," Konkle said.
Pennfield graduate Kaylee Glidden led KCC with 29 points and seven rebounds with Battle Creek Central graduate Shayla Ardis adding 18 points and six rebounds as Cheria Richardson (BCC) chipped in 10 points and three rebounds.
KCC Men Win Playoff Game
The KCC men's team kept its season going with a 69-61 win over Southwestern Michigan College on the road in the first round of the NJCAA Division II Great Lakes District A men's basketball tournament.
With its first postseason victory since 2020, KCC (21-5) advances to face Lakeland CC in the next round on Friday at Mott Community College.
The Kellogg CC men's basketball team was making its third straight postseason appearance after winning 20 games in the regular season. Now, 21-5, the victory total is the most for the KCC men since 2007.
Mikial Miller led KCC with 18 points with Sam Hoskin adding 10 points and 12 rebounds and Ke'Marion Tucker chipping in 11 points and four rebounds.
"Great playoff win tonight as our guys were true road warriors. Every time Southwestern made a run we made plays and defensive stops to stave off their advance. I’m proud of our guys and their poise under pressure," KCC men's coach Steve Proefrock said.
Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick.
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