NELSONVILLE, Ohio - Lakeland Community College women's basketball grabbed control of the momentum early on and never let go in a 109-43 victory over Hocking College to open up Ohio Community College Athletic Conference play Saturday afternoon. 

The Lakers won their conference opener and improved to 5-0 on the season, matching their win total from last season in only five games. 

Armani Jackson was able to break loose against Hocking and scored 25 points to lead the way. Aryana Jackson chipped in 22 points while Lauryn Mitchell came off the bench to score 12 points. Delesha Jackson and Angel Cannon each scored 10 points while Brittney Prugel and Brianna Williams each scored nine in the victory. 

Lakeland was able to jump out to a 24-14 lead after the first quarter and then that lead expanded to 52-28 at the half. The game didn't get any closer from there as the Lakers cruised to the 66-point victory. 

Lakeland will be back home on Tuesday, Nov. 21 for a game against Genesee Community College at 5:30 p.m. 

For more information about Lakeland athletics, visit www.athletics.lakelandcc.edu.

About Lakeland Community College

Founded in 1967, Lakeland Community College was the first college in Ohio created by a vote of the people. True to our mission, Lakeland provides quality learning opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the community.

Offering day, evening, weekend and online classes, the college serves more than 10,800 credit and 2,800 noncredit students (2016). For more information about the College, visit www.lakelandcc.edu.