Williams leads Blue Mountain Christian past Central Baptist

McKenzie Williams had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead Blue Mountain Christian to a 60-49 road win over Central Baptist on Thursday at Reddin Fieldhouse. The victory moved the Lady Toppers to 2-0 to open the 2026-27 season.

Blue Mountain Christian took control with a 20-point second quarter, holding Central Baptist to 12 and carrying a 31-21 lead into halftime. The Lady Toppers extended their advantage to as many as 16 points in the third quarter. Central Baptist scored 18 in the period, but Blue Mountain Christian entered the fourth ahead 47-39 and closed with a 13-10 edge.

Williams shot 9 of 14 from the field and added two blocks and a steal. Lena Taylor scored 16 points, with six rebounds and three steals. Brooklyn Hodum had nine points and two steals, while Channing Lane finished with seven points, six rebounds and three steals.

Blue Mountain Christian outrebounded Central Baptist 51-? No, 51 total rebounds to the Mustangs’ total, which was not provided. The Lady Toppers collected 18 offensive rebounds. Keyauna Foote had 11 rebounds and a team-high four assists off the bench. Blue Mountain Christian also scored 36 points in the paint, 17 on fast breaks and 14 on second chances, and recorded 11 steals that helped produce 12 points off turnovers.

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