Cyclone Women's Basketball Earns Win Before Playoffs

It was a strong end to a bumpy regular season for the Cyclones. The team won 70-45 on Feb. 16 over Oakton Community College, an improvement over their last meeting two weeks ago when the Cyclones squeaked out a 49-45 victory.

Moraine Valley was down 17-8 early, but came roaring back with a 12-0 run to stay ahead the rest of the game. At the half, the Cyclones led 35-26 and slowly expanded that lead. Another 10-0 run towards the end of the game solidified the victory.

Kim Young (Argo) had impressive numbers with five 3-point shots, and led the team in scoring with 20 points. Tempestt Reynolds (Bloom) has been struggling with injuries all season long, but finally seems ready to go 100 percent evidenced by her 3-for-4 shooting from the 3-point line. She finished with 11 points, four rebounds and three assists.

Reynolds is shooting 48 percent in the second half of the season and in conference play. Val Zulevic (Mother McAuley) controlled the boards with 12 rebounds and has continued her recent steady play as well. Natalina Cifaldi (Lake Park) had another all-around game with six points, eight rebounds and four assists.

The women's team start their playoff run Thursday, March 1.