KANKAKEE, Ill. — Milwaukee Area Technical College stayed within a point at halftime but couldn't withstand a decisive third‑quarter swing, falling 66–57 at Kankakee on Thursday. The Stormers dropped to 8–10 overall and 5–7 on the road with their second straight loss.

MATC trailed 20–16 after the first quarter and closed the gap to 31–30 at halftime. But the Cavaliers seized control in the third, outscoring the Stormers 21–12 to build a double‑digit margin. MATC managed 15 points in the fourth but couldn't erase the deficit as Kankakee held firm down the stretch.

"We kept it close despite our offensive challenges," Stormers head coach Arom Murrell said. "Turnovers, missed layups, and getting outplayed in crucial moments proved too much to overcome."

The Stormers finished with 57 points, nearly seven below their season average of 64.2, and were held to just 12 in the pivotal third quarter. Kankakee closed with 14 points in the final period to secure the win.

Freshman guard Emani Summers paced MATC with 12 points, followed by sophomore guard Rachel Schlies with 10. Sophomore forward Moriah Landry and freshman center Maniyah Woolridge each added nine, while freshman guard Laila Hamiel chipped in eight. Sophomore forward Lacee Rodriguez scored six, and freshman guard Sa'Nyai Mitchell rounded out the balanced effort with three.

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MATC (8–10) will look to bounce back when it hosts Kishwaukee at 1 p.m. Saturday.