North Posey Lady Vikings Basketball Recap VS Mater Dei 12-19-24

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:53 PM

The North Posey Lady Vikings secured an impressive 64-50 victory over the Evansville Mater Dei Wildcats, improving their season record to 6-4. The win marks the Lady Vikings' second consecutive triumph, while Mater Dei falls to 5-7 after their third straight loss.

The Lady Vikings started with a commanding performance, winning the first quarter 17-7 and setting the tone early. Both teams battled evenly in the second quarter, scoring 16 points each, but North Posey maintained a 33-23 lead at halftime. They extended their lead in the third quarter, outscoring Mater Dei 19-14 to head into the final period up 52-37. Although Mater Dei edged the fourth quarter 13-12, the Lady Vikings' balanced attack ensured a 14-point victory.

Team Leaders:

North Posey Lady Vikings:
A well-rounded offensive effort saw four players scoring in double digits:
- Alyssa Heath led the team with 14 points.
- Elle Jo Johnson delivered 13 points with consistent play throughout the game.
- Kyleigh Bender had 11 points, with nine of those coming in a spectacular first quarter that included three three-pointers.
- Ella Weatherholt also contributed 11 points, rounding out a stellar performance by the Lady Vikings' core scorers.
Additional contributions came from Jaslyn Ward, who scored all seven of her points in the fourth quarter, Mallory Lux with six points, and Eddie Murphy with two points.

North Posey Lady Vikings Basketball Recap VS Mater Dei 12-19-24

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