Rogers hits for 11 in second period to beat Lady Tigers

The Lady Tigers had a tough time defending their home floor Thursday night as the Lady Eagles of Morrison handed Irving College a 41-23 loss in seventh-eighth grade basketball action.

Morrison’s defense proved to be trouble for the Lady Tigers as Irving College had just four points in the opening period. The Lady Tigers missed several easy shots, but Morrison controlled the boards not allowing any second chance baskets. The Lady Eagles posted 15 points in the period for a 11 point lead.

Miki Rogers took control of the second period for the Lady Eagles by posting 11 of Morrison’s 19 points. Irving College hit for eight in the period and trailed 34-12 at the half.

In the third Morrison had just two field goals, while the Lady Tigers failed to find the basket.

The final period saw the Lady Tigers strike for 11 points, but second half proved to be tough from the free-throw line as Irving College went cold from the line. Morrison added four points in the period to secure the victory.

For the Lady Eagles, Rogers led all scores with 17 points. Shelbie Tubbs and Rachel Bleedner added six points each. Shelby Hillis and Callie Orrick had five points each and Hannah Nunley had two points.

Danna Wells and Keri Roberts had six points each for the Lady Tigers. Kelcy Tate had five, Amber Hale, Shea Butcher and Kerri Glenn added two points each.