MGCCC basketball splits at East Central

DECATUR---Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ended 2012 on a nine-game winning streak but is now dealing with a three-game losing skid in 2013 after falling 91-81 to East Central. Gulf Coast (11-4, 2-2) has struggled since a broken foot sidelined sophomore starter Angel Matias.

Meanwhile the Lady Bulldogs (11-3, 3-1) are riding a five-game winning streak after an 81-69 win over East Central. Brittany Jones, Presley Owens, and Markia Nix each had double-doubles against the Lady Warriors, with Jones tallying 22 points and 10 rebounds while Owens netted 15 points and 10 boards and Nix had 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Gulf Coast returns home Jan. 22 to host Jones with games at 6 & 8 p.m. Fans can watch all the action via streaming video at www.mgcccbulldogs.com.