No. 2 KCC women hold off Butler
SEDALIA, Mo. - The second-ranked Kirkwood women's basketball team made six straight free throws in the final minute Friday to trim Butler Community College, 67-59, in the season opener at the State Fair Classic.
The Eagles were clinging to a 61-59 lead with 37 seconds remaining when they began their successful march to the foul line to secure the victory.
Amara Lipsey hit three 3-pointers and scored 11 points to lead a balanced attack for Kirkwood. Paige Bradford, Marissa Metz and Kortney Drake scored eight points apiece.