by Key Takeaways
- The game was a close, back-and-forth battle through the first half and much of the third quarter, with Our Lady of the Lake holding a slight lead for a good portion of the second quarter.
- Haskell Indian Nations University took control in the final minutes of the third quarter and dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring Our Lady of the Lake 20-11 in the last ten minutes to secure the victory.
- Haskell’s offensive output was consistently higher in the second half (27 points) compared to Our Lady of the Lake (21 points).
Quarter Breakdown
1st Quarter: Haskell Takes Early Lead (14-15)
Our Lady of the Lake got off to a quick start, leading 5-2 after a layup and free throw by Dede, Shayla and a layup by Todd, Zariah. Haskell, however, fought back and tied the game at 10-10 on an Ivy Fox layup. Our Lady of the Lake ended the quarter ahead by a single point, driven by free throws and a layup from Alex Morales.
2nd Quarter: Haskell Edges Ahead at the Half (37-34)
Haskell erased the deficit quickly with a Dauphinais, Ona 3-pointer to take a 17-16 lead. The lead changed hands multiple times, with significant contributions from Todd, Zariah (two 3-pointers) for Our Lady of the Lake and Penn, Tierzah (two 3-pointers) and Fox, Ivy (multiple layups) for Haskell. Haskell finished the half strong with a last-second Penne, Tierzah 3-pointer to take a 37-34 lead.
3rd Quarter: Tense, Low-Scoring Battle (44-45)
The third quarter saw a tight defensive effort from both teams. Scoring was low, but Our Lady of the Lake kept the pressure on, briefly tying the game and then cutting the lead to just one point after a made free throw by Wheeler, Trinity to end the quarter trailing 44-45. Dede, Shayla scored two key layups for Our Lady of the Lake.
4th Quarter: Haskell Pulls Away for the Win (64-55)
Haskell took firm control in the final quarter. After a brief lead change early on, Haskell went on a decisive run, sparked by a Penne, Tierzah 3-pointer and key free throws and layups from Oatman, Ciahna and Stephens, Alana. Haskell’s defense held Our Lady of the Lake to just 11 points in the quarter, securing the 64-55 victory.
Notable Individual Performances (Based on Scoring)
- Haskell Indian Nations University saw strong offensive contributions from Ivy Fox (16) and Tierzah Penn (16)
