East Moline, IL - The #3 Illinois Central College women's basketball team defeated Black Hawk College 83-49 on Wednesday evening at the BHC Athletic Complex. Lily Luczkowiak, fresh off NJCAA Player of the Week honors (as announced earlier in the day) had 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals to lead the Cougars (6-1). Addy Engel added 15 points and 7 boards, while Kam Heider had 12 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. Maziah Shelton and Larissa Taylor each pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds. 

The Cougars took a 23-17 lead after the first quarter behind seven Luczkowiak points and treys from Piper Whiteman and Ellie VanMeenen. ICC improved their defensive effort in the second period and turned stops into points for a 43-25 halftime lead. Heider and Engel combined for a dozen points in the period while West and Whiteman added baskets from long-distance.

Luczkowiak spearheaded the attack in the third, tallying ten points for a 65-37 advantage. The Cougars stayed on the attack for the final margin, as all players who saw action scored.

COUGAR STATS
Lily Luczkowiak | 21 pts, 7 reb, 3 stls
Addy Engel | 15 pts, 7 reb
Kam Heider | 12 pts, 4 asts, 3 reb
Maziah Shelton | 12 reb, 5 pts
Larissa Taylor | 12 reb, 4 pts, 3 ast
Ellie VanMeenen | 8 pts, 4 asts, 3 reb
Piper Whiteman | 8 pts, 3 reb
Hannah West | 8 pts
A'Meah Lester | 4 asts, 2 pts
I BEAT THE DEAN - Ellie VanMeenen

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
Saturday, November 22 at 1pm
vs, Lake Michigan 
Ramsey Gym, East Peoria, IL
Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/east-peoria/organization/55914/illinois-central-col/