Two game-winning shots in final 10 seconds don’t drop as postseason hopes evaporate for C-SC women

Culver-Stockton's Aaliyah Ortiz, left, and Nevaiah Bell-Tanner | Photo courtesy of C-SC Athletics

LAMONI, Iowa — The Culver-Stockton College women’s basketball team suffered a fatal blow to its postseason chances with a 66-65 loss to Graceland University Wednesday night at the Morden Center. The loss, coupled with Peru State’s victory at Baker University, all but ended the Wildcats’ hope for a berth in the Heart of America Athletic…

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Culver-Stockton’s Ortiz named Heart of America Athletic Conference player of the week

Aaliyah Ortiz averaged 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists and 5.5 steals in victories over William Penn (Iowa) University and Peru State (Neb.) College. | Photo courtesy of Culver-Stockton College

CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College guard Aaliyah Ortiz has been named the WinWon Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 21-27, the league announced Monday. Ortiz, a graduate student from Tucson, Ariz., led the Wildcats to two victories. She averaged 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists…

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