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February 4, 2010

MCC takes Miss Lou Conference victory

MERIDIAN —     Meridian Community College women's basketball team was on the road Wednesday night as it took a 75-68 Miss Lou Conference win over Southern University at Shreveport.

    The Lady Eagles were lead by Amber Fields 14-point, 10-rebound double-double.

    With the victory MCC now moves to 17-5, 3-2 on the season.

    Meridian will get back in action Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. as it takes on Delgado in a conference matchup.



MCC men    62

Southern    71



    Meridian dropped a nine-point decision on the road Wednesday night as Southern University at Shreveport held on for the victory.

    MCC was led by Emmanuel Donald's team-high 22-point performance.

    The Eagles will be back at home on Saturday versus Delgado. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.

— Daniel Rigdon

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