Crowley's Ridge women's basketball starts season 3-0

November 6, 2021

by Dustin Semore, Sports Information Director

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Crowley's Ridge women's basketball continues its best start to a season since joining the NAIA by winning their third consecutive game. Finishing the Manhattan Christian Classic against the hosts, the Lady Pioneers bested the Manhattan Christian (Kan.) College Thunder 80-48.

The Lady Pioneers (3-0) shot 47.8% from the floor as a team, while connecting on seven of an attempted 21 three-point field goals. After a Stephens game that saw the Lady 'Neers shoot 35 free throws, Manhattan Christian (0-2) sent the girls in green to the charity stripe seven times, where CRC connected on all seven.

Freshman Shmyira Brown exploded in her most productive game, going 8-12 from the floor to lead her Lady Pioneers with 16 points. Lindsey Browning chipped in with 14 points and a team-high six rebounds, while Leah Still and Madison Sellars wrapped up the double-digit scoring with 12 and 11, respectively.

Up Next

Crowley's Ridge will spend the week preparing for another weekend of games, this time in Pensacola, Florida where Pensacola Christian College hosts a three-team classic with Toccoa Falls (Ga.) being the third team.

The Lady Pioneers will face the hosting Pensacola Christian Eagles on November 12 tipping off at 4 p.m. CDT. The trip to the Sunshine State ends on Saturday, November 13 against TFC at 4 p.m. CDT.