Lady Bulldogs fall at Region 23 Tournament

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College saw a 13 point halftime lead disappear as Meridian came from behind in the second half to eliminate the Lady Bulldogs 84-79 at the Region 23 Tournament at Mississippi College Mar. 1.

Gulf Coast built a 43-30 halftime lead on the Lady Eagles but Meridian outscored Gulf Coast 31-22 during the first 10 minutes of the second half to close the gap to 65-61. Meridian then tied the game at 71-all with 4:59 left and took the lead for good a minute later.

Despite the loss, Gulf Coast went 16-10 in 2010-11 and made it's first trip to the post-season since 2006.