BABSON PARK, Fla. – Eight Royals register 4+ points to lead to a Sun Conference 58-51 victory over Webber International.
Alana St. Clair got things going in the 1
st quarter draining a shot from beyond the arch.
Cierra Wilson followed suit with a 3-pointer of her own just 40 seconds later and it was off to the races. The Warriors closed the gap throughout the quarter and it ended in a 12-12 tie.
To start the 2
nd quarter it was the Warriors who jumped out to a 15-12 lead. However, that was quickly taken away as
Sara Poehlman heated up for 10 points in the 2
nd quarter alone. The Royals took a 32-24 lead into halftime.
In the 2
nd half, the Warriors cut into the lead taking it down to as little as a 2 point Royal lead before ending the 3
rd quarter with the Royals up by 6, 42-36. The Royals led by 10 twice in the 4
th quarter and the Warriors clipped away both times. Until,
Daijah Turner was fouled late in the quarter and made both of the free-throws just about putting the Warriors to bed. The Warriors turned the ball over quickly and fouled
D'Asia James who in turn made 1 of 2 free-throws and sealed the deal for the Royals.
The Lady Royals improve to 12-12 on the year and extend to a 3-game win streak.