Raiders Squander 4th-Quarter Lead in Women's College Basketball

Central Lakes College loses close game against Vermilion Community College

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team hosted Vermilion Community College on Wednesday, February 11th. The Raiders had a lead going into the fourth quarter but were unable to hold on, ultimately losing the close game.

Why it matters

Women's college basketball is an important part of the local sports landscape, and this game between two regional rivals was a closely watched matchup. The Raiders' inability to protect their late lead is a disappointing result that will have implications for their season and playoff hopes.

The details

The Raiders were leading Vermilion heading into the fourth quarter, but Vermilion was able to mount a comeback and ultimately win the game. The final score was not provided in the original report.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Central Lakes College Raiders

The women's basketball team representing Central Lakes College, a community college located in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Vermilion Community College

The opposing team, representing Vermilion Community College, another community college in Minnesota.

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The takeaway

This loss is a setback for the Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team, who will need to regroup and learn from this experience as they continue their season and pursue their playoff goals.