Iowa Central women roll in season opener

MOLINE, Ill. – The No. 17 Iowa Central women opened the season with a convincing 86-53 victory over Black Hawk here Tuesday evening.

Dylan Peterson scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures for the Tritons (1-0 overall). Trista Ohlmeier added 17, Izzy Bassett and Shakani Murray each had 11, and Niamh Smith finished with 10 points.

Iowa Central made 11 three-pointers and s hot 33-for-63 from the field.

The Tritons head to Wisconsin Dells for three games over three days. They face Blackhawk Technical on Friday at 4 p.m., Milwaukee Area Tech on Saturday at 1 p.m. and play Gogebic on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.

TRITON MEN FALL IN OT

MOLINE, Ill. – The No. 23 Iowa Central men dropped an 88-80 decision to Black Hawk here Tuesday night in overtime.

The Tritons (1-1 overall) rallied, overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit to force the extra session.

Manny Lueth led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds, as Malachi Buckner added 16 points with eight rebounds and three assists. London Burton finished with 15 points.

Iowa Central heads to Boone to face Edison State in the DMACC Classic on Friday and Moraine Valley on Saturday.