Posted: Mar 08, 2020
Eagles bounced by NIACC in regional finals
Monday, 09 March 2020 05:47 Metro Sports Report Kirkwood
MASON CITY - Kirkwood's bid to reach the national tournament ended quickly Sunday afternoon.
Top-ranked NIACC raced to a 21-point lead in the first quarter and bounced the fourth-ranked Eagles, 95-73, in the regional finals to claim a spot in the NJCAA Division II national tournament.
Kirkwood finished the season with a 29-4 record, with three of the losses to NIACC. The Trojans head to nationals with a 32-1 mark.
NIACC tossed in 19 3-pointers in 40 attempts. Kelci Hale hit six triples and scored 24 points. Andrea Gray made five 3-pointers and netted 23.
NIACC led 31-10 after the first quarter and enjoyed 52-37 advantage at halftime.
Kemara Watson and Paige Bradford were named to the Region XI All-Tournament team.
| 2020 Region XI All-Tournament | ||||
| # | Player | College | Pos. | Class |
| 10 | Breanna Wendland | Iowa Lakes | G | So. |
| 1 | Paige Bradford | Kirkwood | F | So. |
| 23 | Kemara Watson | Kirkwood | F | Fr. |
| 5 | Kelcie Hale ** | NIACC | G | So. |
| 13 | Autam Mendez | NIACC | G | So. |
| 24 | Sierra Morrow | NIACC | F | Fr. |
| 11 | Emma Knipe | Southeastern | G | Fr. |
