East Panhandle News

Nia Jordan posted a double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds in Bethune-Cookman's 64-60 loss to Akron in the Hatter Classic Monday afternoon at Stetson University.

Chanel Wilson also scored 19 points as the Wildcats (1-9) concluded non-conference play. They'll open their Southwestern Athletic Conference schedule January 2 at Florida A&M.

B-CU led 49-48 entering the fourth quarter after a Kayla Clark lay-up, but was held scoreless the first four minutes of the final frame, allowing Akron to take a 54-49 lead.

Clark brought the Wildcats back to 61-60 on a jumper with one minute to play, but Akron scored the final three points.

B-CU used an 11-2 run to take a 21-12 lead early in the second quarter, but Akron led at halftime 38-33.

Jordan registered season highs in both scoring and rebounding in her first double-double of the season. Wilson hit two three pointers for her fifth game of 19 or better in the past six games.

HEAD COACH JANELL CRAYTON

"I liked our energy, especially since this was the first time we've played back-to-back this season.I was with how we came back from yesterday."

"I feel great headinginto conference play. In the past three games, we've gotten over the hump, even though we didn't get the win all three games."

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