The College of the Ozarks Lady Cats defeated their final opponent, Oakland City University Mighty Oaks, and claimed the NCCAA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship on March 18. The Lady Cats faced tough opposition against the Mighty Oaks, leading the end of the first half by only a few points. However, the Lady Cats entered the second half in full force and hit the Mighty Oaks hard, earning a victory with a final score of 86-63, and taking home their first ever National Championship.
Linn s intense full-court press led to easy buckets on the offensive end, as the Hostetler sisters Aushara (16 points) and Kiana (10) combined for 26 points against New Bloomfield girls basketball.