ELGIN, Ill. — The Milwaukee Area Technical College women's basketball team responded to its first home loss of the season with one of its most complete performances Thursday night, using a decisive 28-5 third quarter to pull away for an 82-43 victory over Elgin Community College. The double-digit road win improved the Stormers to 4-2 overall and 2-0 away from home.

MATC gradually created separation in the opening half, edging Elgin 12-10 in the first quarter before extending its advantage with a 21-8 second quarter. The Stormers' defense was able to set the tone throughout the opening 20 minutes, holding Elgin to just 21.9% shooting (7 of 32) from the field and carrying a 33-18 lead into halftime. Any hopes of an Elgin comeback were erased after the break as MATC delivered its most dominant stretch of the night by outscoring the hosts 28-5 in the third quarter to balloon the lead to 61-23 entering the fourth. Elgin scored 20 points in the final period, but the outcome was long decided as the Stormers cruised to the 82-43 road victory.

"We really emphasized the little things tonight, whether it was rebounding, sprinting back on defense or winning hustle plays," Stormers head coach Samantha Doucette said. "Hopefully this performance gives us some added confidence as we head into a pair of tough games this weekend."

MATC's dominance started on the defensive end and carried over to the glass, where the Stormers overwhelmed Elgin with a 65-25 rebounding advantage, including a remarkable 29-8 edge in offensive rebounds. The Stormers also controlled the efficiency battle, shooting 41.3% (33 of 80) from the field while holding Elgin to just 28.8%. MATC's relentless effort translated into extra possessions, helping offset 16 turnovers while forcing 19 of its own. The Stormers also capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 9 of 10 attempts, and knocked down seven 3-pointers in the 39-point victory.

Sophomore point guard Serinity Metcalfe spearheaded the Stormers' offensive attack, pouring in a game-high 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting while adding five rebounds, two assists and four steals. Teshaya Anderson recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while sophomore forward Makyia Kenney-Bolden matched Anderson's feat with 12 points and 12 boards, including eight on the offensive glass. Freshman Amirah Taylor also reached double figures with 11 points and chipped in seven rebounds and two assists as MATC placed four players in double figures.

MATC's 4-2 starts mark the best first six-game stretch since the 2023-24 season when they last opened a season with four wins through the first six games.

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MATC (4-2) heads to Springfield, Illinois this weekend for the Lincoln Land Community College Classic. The Stormers open the event Friday at 7:30 p.m. against Olney Central College before returning to Cass Gymnasium on Saturday for a 1 p.m. matchup with host LLCC.