The Rhema Eagles finished second in the ACCA National Championship game against Dallas Christian College on Saturday, March 2, in Joplin, Missouri. It was a tough loss to swallow for the Eagles who had their hopes set on winning the ACCA title.
But they have reason to hold their heads high. The road to simply make it to the championship game was filled with obstacles—and they overcame every one.
One thing is certain about the Rhema Lady Eagles. They never lost their joy throughout the entire basketball season. The women went into the locker room after winning third place in the ACCA National Tournament on Saturday, March 2, and rejoiced.
Saturday, February 16, 2013: The Rhema Lady Eagles topped Dallas Christian College 77–43 in their final regular season game at the Ninowski Recreation Center on Saturday.
Rhema dominated much of the night, scoring 40 points in the paint and shooting 80 percent from the free–throw line. In the second half they developed their largest lead—75–40—leaving the visiting Crusaders with little hope of recovery and allowing Rhema to cruise to victory.