Lady Badgers edge Coleman
NIAGARA, Wis. — Behind three players in double figures, and double-doubles from Jessica Oratch and Josie Rock, Niagara defeated Coleman 50-45 on Friday in a Marinette-Oconto Conference tilt.
Alyssa Cretton led all scorers with 17 points for the Badgers, who improve to 8-3 on the season. Head coach Karl Lamoreaux’s squad, who scored first in the ball game, also led 29-20 at half, and had the lead throughout the game.
Hailey Ziemer led the Cougars in scoring with 15 points, with Cameron Compe chipping in 10 points in the losing effort.
Oratch’s double-double consisted of 12 points and 18 rebounds, while Rock, a freshman, had 11 points and 11 rebounds for her double-double.
The Badgers return to action on Thursday when they travel to Crivitz for another M&O matchup.
Coleman 20 25 — 45
Niagara 29 21 — 50
COLEMAN: Helache 2, Champange 5, List 9, Ziemer 15, Zeitler 4, Compe 10. FT: 11-19. F: 22. 3-point FG: List (3), Champange. Fouled Out: None. Rebounds 38. Steals 12
NIAGARA: Champange 2, Cretton 17, Maki 8, Oratch 12, Rock 11. FT: 18-29. F: 19. 3-point FG: None. Fouled Out: None. FG shooting: 16-48. Rebounds 47 (Oratch 18, Rock 11). Steals 12 (Cretton 4).