WBB Takes On Top Seed CCRI in Region 21 Semifinals
The Massasoit women’s basketball team will take on nationally-ranked and top-seed CCRI in the Region 21 Tournament Semifinals in Warwick, R.I., on Thursday at 5 PM.
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Team Stats
Community College of Rhode Island
| Game Statistics | Massasoit Community College | Community College of Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (21-88) | (33-61) |
| Field Goal % | 23.9% | 54.1% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 52 |
| Assists | 3 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 19 |
BROCKTON, Mass. ---- The Massasoit women's basketball team will take on nationally-ranked and top-seed CCRI in the Region 21 Tournament Semifinals in Warwick, R.I., on Thursday at 5 PM.
Game Information:
(No. 1) CCRI (14-6, 9-0 R21) vs (No. 4) Massasoit (5-8, 2-5 R21)
Location: Warwick, R.I.
Time: 5 PM
About the Warriors
Massasoit looks to play the role of spoiler in the 2021-22 Region 21 Tournament against the Knights.
The Warriors enter the semis averaging 71.7 ppg, led by the duo of Nakedria Turner (15.8ppg) and Tonaja Leter (14.2ppg).
Massasoit is averaging 42.5 rebounds per game, compared to just 31.7 by the opponents (+10.8), while also tallying 13.0 steals per game as a team.
About the Knights
CCRI enters tournament action as the top-seed and ranked No. 12 in the most recent NJCAA National Poll.
The Knights feature a balanced scoring attack, with the five starters averaging between 11.3 and 8.1 ppg. CCRI averages 68 ppg as a team, led by forward Maggie Schwab.
Season Series:
Knights captured both meetings during the 2021-22 season, winning 67-54 at Massasoit and claiming a 76-60 victory in Warwick.
Next Up:
The winner of Thursday's contest will face the winner of Springfield Tech/UConn Avery Point on Sunday.