The Tri-County Cavaliers defeated the Carroll Cougars in the Hoosierland TV Game of the Week on Tuesday. Grace Luck was named The Farmers Bank Player of the Game.
The Cavs got out to a quick start in the first quarter, taking a 15-6 lead to the first break.
The Cougars adjusted in the second quarter, starting the frame on a 13-2 run. By the half, the Cavs had retaken the lead 23-21.
The third quarter was a defensive battle with multiple players for both teams in foul trouble. The Cavs won the quarter 6-5, taking a 29-26 lead into the final period.
In the fourth, the Cavaliers’ leading scorer, Sara Zarse, got going, knocking down a bucket and hitting four big free throws.
Emily Justice hit a big three for the Cougars to knock the lead down to three, but Carroll wasn’t able to grab the lead and fell 41-37.
Justice and Jillian Salts combined for 32 of the 37 points for Carroll. The Cougars fall to 8-2 and will stay on the road Saturday at Culver Academy.
Watch the full game archived on Hoosierland TV. Or by clicking the link below.
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Watch live or archived for later viewing on Hoosierlandtv.com.
Don’t forget to tune in to “Inside the Huddle” on Saturday from 9-10 with Jamie Blacker, Don Stock, Sam Wort and Kyle Etherington to hear recaps of the games and from local coaches.