WBB: Kennedy-King Tops Truman

In a closely fought women's basketball contest on November 22, 2025, Kennedy-King College edged out the Harry S. Truman College Falcons 61-56 at Truman College in Chicago, overcoming a slow start from their opponents and capitalizing on efficient scoring despite foul trouble.The Falcons struggled early, scoring only 6 points in the first quarter to fall behind 18-6, but mounted a resilient comeback with 16 points each in the second and third quarters, and 18 in the fourth. However, Truman's efforts fell short, hampered by 31.1% field goal shooting (19-61), 25% from three (3-12), and 53.6% free throws (15-28), along with 20 turnovers. They excelled on the glass with a 54-46 rebounding advantage (22 offensive) and 7 blocks, led by forward Krishae Turner's dominant 24 points (8-18 FG, 8-15 FT), 15 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 3 steals. Forward Triseana Williams added a double-double of 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-1 from three) and 14 rebounds with 4 assists, while guard Vianey Gutierrez contributed 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. Center Lanyiah Johnson chipped in 4 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks, and guard Demayiah Gaines had 4 points with 2 assists and 2 steals but 4 turnovers.

Kennedy-King built their victory on balanced scoring and timely plays, shooting 38.6% from the field (22-57) and holding off Truman's rally despite being outrebounded and committing 19 turnovers. Guards Camryn Walker and Jaydah Jackson paced the offense with 14 points each—Walker going 5-12 from the field (1-7 from three) with 6 rebounds and an assist before fouling out, while Jackson (3-8 FG, 8-9 FT) dished 5 assists and grabbed 2 steals amid 7 turnovers. Forward Destiny Taylor delivered a double-double of 10 points (5-5 FG) and 13 rebounds with 3 steals, also fouling out. Guard Fantasia Williams added 12 points (5-11 FG) and 9 rebounds with 2 assists, likewise fouling out in a game where Kennedy-King racked up 28 personal fouls, leading to four players (including center Jokeyla Ryce, who had 6 rebounds and 3 blocks despite going scoreless) reaching the limit. Bench contributors like Kaylah Cherry (6 points, 3 steals) helped maintain momentum, allowing Kennedy-King to outscore Truman 19-16 in the third and hold on through a tense fourth quarter for the hard-earned road win.