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MCC teams take two from WC

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Weatherford College basketball lost to two nationally ranked teams at McLennan Community College the night of February 11 in Waco.  

The Lady Coyotes lost to No. 17 MCC 67-50. McLennan (19-4 overall, 7-3 in conference) is 10-1 at home this season.  

After falling behind by 10 points in the first quarter, WC outscored McLennan by eight to cut the halftime deficit to five at 33-28. MCC held the Lady Coyotes at bay in the second half to seal the win.  

Weatherford’s Neso Anisiobi turned in 12 points and nine rebounds.   

The WC women are 12-9 overall and 4-6 in conference play.   

In the men’s game, No. 20 MCC won 66-58. WC had a 33-31 lead at the half, but the Highlanders had a 10-point edge in the second half.  

Three Coyotes finished with double-figure scoring: Josiah Coleman (16 points), Bol Dhieu (14) and Andre Bennett (12).   

The Coyotes made 12 of 13 free throws.  

The Weatherford men dropped to 11-14 overall and 3-6 in conference play. MCC improved to 23-1 overall and 8-0 in conference. McLennan is 15-0 at home this season.  

For more information, go to wcathletics.com. 

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