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Women's Basketball stays undefeated ahead of showdown with #1 Kirkwood

Ashley Timmerman nailed a three pointer with under 1:00 minute to go in the game to help the #7 ranked Parkland women's basketball team squeak out an 85-81 win over Illinois Valley Community College on Tuesday night. The Cobras, who had defeated IVCC 76-47 on November 7th, found the going much tougher in Oglesby as the hosts forced Parkland into 32 turnovers. The Cobras had 20 first half turnovers and faced a 43-37 halftime deficit. The contest see-sawed back and forth, with the Cobras finally taking the lead on Timmerman's three, putting the Cobras up 81-79. IVCC scored on their next possession to knot the score at 81, and Timmerman was then fouled by an IVCC player. Timmerman sank both free throws to give PC an 83-81 lead, and the PC defense held tough, on a key block by Chelsea Prosser. Heather Pruemer then swished two free throws with .3 seconds remaining to help seal the win.

Timmerman led the Cobra attack with 18 points and 6 rebounds, while Pruemer added 16 points. Prosser notched her first career double-double at Parkland, tossing in 15 points and snagging 10 rebounds. Amanda Boyd contributed solid minutes off the bench, adding 8 points and 7 boards.

The win raises the women's record to 5-0 and sets up a showdown at #1 ranked Kirkwood on Friday. Kirkwood, the three-time defending national champions, will host the Cobras at 6:00 pm. Parkland will then play Mineral Area on Saturday at 2:00 pm.
Cobra Women improve to 4-0

The #7 ranked Parkland women's basketball team traveled to Springfield to take on Robert Morris and came away with an 87-59 win on Tuesday night. The Cobras bolted out to an early lead and held a 35-15 advantage with just under 9:00 remaining in the first half until the Eagles rallied, scoring on 9 of their final 13 possessions to cut the halftime deficit to 46-34. The Cobras regrouped at halftime and reasserted themselves defensively and only allowed 25 points in the 2nd half.

Parkland placed 4 players in double figures, led by Heather Pruemer's 16 points. Hannah Ohl added 13 points off the bench, while Ashley Timmerman added 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Rani Brandon also garnered double figures with 10 points. Chelsea Prosser just missed a double-double, as she collected a game high 13 rebounds and added 9 points. Cristina Nevins led the team with 6 assists.

The Cobras, now 4-0 on the season are off until next Tuesday when they play at Illinois Valley CC at 5:30. PC defeated IVCC last Saturday in the title game of the Waubonsee Classic.
Parkland Women's BB Wins Waubonsee Classic

The #7 ranked Parkland Women's Basketball team won the Waubonsee Classic Tournament title with a 76-47 win over Illinois Valley in Sugar Grove. The Cobras rode Ashley Timmerman's 10 first half points to take a 36-25 lead at half, and then played stingy defense in the second stanza holding IVCC to 23% shooting in the final 20 minutes for the final margin.

The Cobras were led by all-tourney selection Heather Pruemer's 15 point (including a 9-9 effort from the free throw line) and 10 rebound effort. Timmerman, who was named the tourney MVP, added 10 points and 8 rebounds on the day. Stephanie Denius and Hannah Ohl each added 9 points. Center Rani Brandon and point guard Cristina Nevins were also named to the all-tourney team.

PC advanced to the title game by rolling over Kennedy-King 90-54 on Friday afternoon. The Cobras bolted out to an 11-3 lead to start the game and took a 47-26 cushion into the halftime break, led by Heather Pruemer's 14 first half points and Ashley Timmerman's 13 points. Parkland continued the onslaught in the second half, shooting 47% from the field for the game.

Pruemer finished with a game high 20 points on 7-8 shooting from the field and a 6-7 effort from the free throw line, while Timmerman tallied 18 points on the day, including a 4-7 showing from three point range, and also dished out 5 assists. Rani Brandon also cracked double figures with 12 points. Chelsea Prosser led the team in rebounding by snagging 9 boards and Cristina Nevins led the team in assists with 6.

Parkland, now 3-0 on the season, travel to Robert Morris in Springfield on Tuesday for a 6:00 pm contest. Fans should note that the game will be played at the Lincoln Land Community College gymnasium.
Parkland Women win Basketball season opener

Five players finished in double figures Tuesday night as the #7 ranked Parkland Women's Basketball team opened their season with an 88-55 rout of Olney Central College. Heather Pruemmer led all scorers with 19 points while Lauren Taylor came off the bench to add 15. Rani Brandon was a perfect 6-6 from the field and finished with 13 points while Ashley Timmerman drained three 3's to finish with 11 and Amanda Boyd added 10 and a team high 6 rebounds.

PC shot 59% in the first half to build a 46-23 lead and cruised to the win. The Cobras ended the contest making 53% of their shots including 5 of 8 from behind the arc. Parkland made 32 baskets to the Lady Knights 14 but Olney was able to stay close early making 22-33 free throws in the contest. Parkland also won the battle of the boards out rebounding the opposition 43-26.

Next up for PC will be a trip north to the Waubonsee Community College Invitational. Parkland opens with Kennedy King on Friday afternoon and will play either the hosts or Illinois Valley on Saturday.


 

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