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Healthy Rath sparks No.1 Eagles

Sat - 16 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

Addison Rath was a little tired, but very happy.

She had just played five straight minutes at full speed for the Kirkwood Eagles Friday night before taking a well-deserved breather, having scored eight quick points to help spark the top-ranked Eagles after they got off to a slow start.

Kirkwood proceeded to whip McHenry County, 69-39, in the opening round of the Kirkwood Classic at Johnson Hall.

Rath had major knee surgery last December after playing only two games for Kirkwood and faced a grueling road to recovery.

"It's probably the most physically and mentally challenging thing I've ever had to go through," she remarked.

The Eagles were clinging to 15-12 lead when Rath went to work. She scored three straight baskets in three minutes to make it 21-12, then made a layup two minutes later before taking a rest, having gone 4-for-4 in a little more than five minutes.

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The Kirkwood Eagles begin to celebrate their 70-50 victory over top-ranked Kansas City Community College Saturday at Johnson Hall. (MSR photo by Margaret O'Banion)

No. 2 Eagles thump No. 1 Kansas City

Sat - 09 Nov Written by Metro Sports Report

The showdown between Kirkwood and Kansas City Community College for bragging rights in NJCAA women's basketball Saturday wasn't much of a showdown at all.

It was a beat-down.

The second-ranked Kirkwood Eagles scored the first 19 points of the game and dumped top-ranked Kansas City, 70-50, in the second round of the Kirkwood Classic at Johnson Hall.

The Eagles (4-0) blanked Kansas City for the first 5 1/2 minutes of the game while grabbing their 19-0 advantage.

Kirkwood built a 24-point lead at 38-14 midway through the second quarter. Kansas City rallied and pulled within 10 points at halftime, 44-34, but the Eagles outscored Kansas City 26-16 in the second half for the comfortable 20-point victory.

Amara Lipsey and Marissa Metz scored 11 points apiece in a balanced attack for Kirkwood. Paige Bradford, Ju Gaston and Natalie Tomaszewski contributed 10 points apiece as five Eagles reached double figures.

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Delani Harris (3) of Kirkwood passes the ball over two John Wood players during Friday night's 77-40 victory in the Kirkwood Classic at Johnson Hall. (MSR photo by Margaret O'Banion)

No. 2 KCC women facing No. 1 team

Fri - 08 Nov Written by Metro Sports Report

Everybody played for the Kirkwood women's basketball team Friday night and everybody scored as the No. 2 Eagles drubbed John Wood Community College, 77-40, in the opening round of the Kirkwood Classic at Johnson Hall.

Kirkwood will face top-ranked Kansas City (Kan.) in the second round Saturday at 3 p.m. in a showdown for bragging rights in NJCAA Division II.

Paige Bradford and Delani Harris scored 12 points apiece for Kirkwood Friday. Marissa Metz tossed in 10 markers for the winners. Tatiana Hodges-Johnson grabbed eight rebounds.

Coach Kim Muhl used all 12 players on his active roster and all 12 found their way into the scoring column. Sophomore Ashley Tull is still recovering from knee surgery last February and is scheduled to begin practice in December.

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No. 2 KCC women bounce Vincennes

Sat - 02 Nov Written by Metro Sports Report

SEDALIA, Mo. - The second-ranked Kirkwood women's basketball team topped Vincennes, 61-43, in the second round of the McDonald's Classic Saturday.

Kamara Watson and Ju Gaston led a balanced attack for the Eagles (2-0) with 10 points apiece. Kirkwood led by 24 points early in the fourth quarter and coasted to victory.

Nine players scored for the Eagles and seven players hit a 3-pointer.

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No. 2 KCC women bounce Vincennes

Sat - 02 Nov Written by Metro Sports Report

SEDALIA, Mo. - The second-ranked Kirkwood women's basketball team topped Vincennes, 61-43, in the second round of the McDonald's Classic Saturday.

Kamara Watson and Ju Gaston led a balanced attack for the Eagles (2-0) with 10 points apiece. Kirkwood led by 24 points early in the fourth quarter and coasted to victory.

Nine players scored for the Eagles and seven players hit a 3-pointer.

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