Lady Patriot Free Throws Key Victory at Greenwood
By Don Meador,
Sports Writer
Allen County-Scottsville escaped the Swamp on February 24 with a 57-54 win over the Greenwood Lady Gators–a win that lifted AC-S to the 15-win mark headed into the final week of the regular season. At the end of the night, free throws for the entire game made the difference.
AC-S made 16 of 19 foul shots at the line compared to Greenwood’s five of eight. The stat helped the Lady Patriots to the win despite poor shooting from the floor. The Lady Patriots were 19 of 55 from the floor. AC-S was also a dismal three of 23 from three-point range. Greenwood had more field goals in the game–going 21 of 62 including seven three-pointers. However, the Lady Gators only shot eight free throws, making five. Hence, the game was won at the foul line.
Four Lady Patriots contributed significantly in the win. Sophomore led the way in scoring with 18 points. Morris struggled to find her touch but helped her team with clutch free throws. For the game, she was eight of 10 from the strip with her remaining points coming on five two-point baskets. Morris also dished out a team-high four assists and grabbed five rebounds.
Senior Aubrie Naiser added 17 points. Naiser was six of 18 from the floor including three three-point baskets. Naiser made both free throws she attempted in the game.
Senior Riley Roy pieced together a double-double night–the fourth of her career. Roy added 12 points on five of eight shots. She also grabbed 10 rebounds. Debora Patrick added eight points.
The Lady Patriots owned a one-point lead, 15-14, after the first quarter. The Lady Patriots pulled away to a 27-16 lead and carried a 29-25 advantage to halftime. Greenwood (11-15) outscored AC-S 17-11 in the third to carry a 42-41 to the final eight minutes.
AC-S (15-11) travels to South Warren (13-13) Tuesday. The team is scheduled to host Clinton County (10-18) Thursday but the upcoming forecast of snow makes Thursday’s game questionable. The Lady Patriots face Warren East Monday night at 7:30 in District 15 tournament play. The winner moves on while the loser will close out their season.
