MGCCC Lady Bulldogs drop close one at Southwest

MGCCC’S Julicia Taylor (3) is one of four Lady Bulldog sophomores hoping their season isn’t over yet.

67-63 loss ends shot at MACJC State Tournament

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College needed one more win Monday Night to qualify for next week’s MACJC State Tournament.

Unfortunately, that didn’t happen as Southwest defeated the Lady Bulldogs 67-63 to end the team’s shot at their first trip to the state tournament since 2006.

Despite the loss, Gulf Coast (11-14) still has an outside chance at playing in the Region 23 Tournament March 2-5 in Clinton.

Four Lady Bulldogs scored in double figures against Southwest. Julicia Taylor led Gulf Coast with 16 points, Adrienne Mackay had 13, Savannah Palomarez had12 and Kaci Burkhalter added 11.

MACJC South Division Standings as of 2/17/09

Copiah-Lincoln 10-1
Jones County 8-3
East Central 7-4
Southwest 6-5
Gulf Coast 5-7
Pearl River 2-9
Hinds 1-10