(Duanesburg, NY)
Duanesburg dropped Berne-Knox 65-48 in a high energy Western Athletic Conference tussle. The contest lived up to its pre-game expectation between two teams near the top of Class C in Section 2. Madison Meyer led the Eagles with 18 points. She also scored her 1000th career point on a free throw in the first half.
Duanesburg built on their solid second half play as they led at the end of the the third period and at the last horn.
The Eagles held a slight 4-point advantage going into the final frame. Duanesburg ended the game in great form as they outscored the Bulldogs by 13-points when it mattered most.
The Eagles held a slight 4-point advantage going into the final frame. Duanesburg ended the game in great form as they outscored the Bulldogs by 13-points when it mattered most.
Berne-Knox held a small 2-point lead at the beginning of the second quarter.
The two squads struggled to grab a foothold as the teams went to the first half break with the game tied 26-26.
Duanesburg exhibited great effort out of the break, after being all knotted up at the half, and took the lead 43-39 going into the fourth period.
Duanesburg had a trio of players players in double figure scoring. Madison Meyer paced the Eagles with 18 points. Hannah Mulhern collected 16 points. Allison O Hanlon scored 14 points.
Duanesburg made 8 trifectas.
Hannah Mulhern made 3 three-pointers.
The Eagles shot with exceptional form at the free throw line as they produced 67.9%, 19 of 28.
Grace Tymchyn led the Bulldogs with 19 points. Alexis Wright registered 17 points. Reagan Smith collected 9 points.
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By Ed Bemiss