Hobbs sparks Coe women by Central
PELLA - Aleena Hobbs collected 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists Saturday as the Coe women's basketball team trimmed Central, 66-61, in an Iowa Conference game at Kuyper Gymnasium in Pella.
It was the 10th time this season that Hobbs has scored at least 20 points for the Kohawks (13-6, 4-4).
Coe trailed 61-60 entering the final minute Saturday. Hobbs made a layup, got fouled and finished the three-point play to give the Kohawks a 63-61 edge with 43 seconds to go.
Hobbs then stole the ball, got fouled and hit two more free throws for a 65-61 lead with 31 seconds remaining. Central (4-15, 1-7) committed two more turnovers and Courteney McCrary made one free throw for Coe to finish the scoring with five seconds left.
Mickey Hansche and Jenna Lehman both made four 3-pointers and scored 12 points for the Kohawks.
Claire Marburger poured in 27 points for Central.
Last Updated on Saturday, 30 January 2016 21:50