Women's Basketball

WBB: Falcons Edge Spartans Behind Turner's 17 and Williams' Double-Double

CHICAGO — Krishae Turner poured in a team-high 17 points with 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals, and Triseana Williams delivered a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds plus three assists as Harry S. Truman College edged Elgin Community College 62-58 on Wednesday night.

Katheryn Valdez added 13 points on three 3-pointers with five rebounds, Neshaun Russell contributed 11 points and six rebounds, and Dashara Flowers chipped in six points, 10 rebounds and three assists for the Falcons, who overcame a slow start to lead 32-30 at halftime and sealed the win with an 18-12 fourth quarter.

Demayiah Gaines provided three points, four rebounds and six assists.

Truman shot 37.7 percent from the field and grabbed 47 rebounds while dishing 20 assists and collecting 16 steals despite 12 turnovers in the home victory.