AUSTIN — Rochester Century continued its strong play, winning its fourth straight game as it slipped past Austin 65-63 in Big Nine Conference girls basketball Friday night.
The Panthers led 35-30 at halftime and had just enough to hang on for the win.
"It was a good high school game," Century coach Marcus Leloux said. "Austin is always a tough place to play. Both teams played hard but I am proud of the girls and how they worked together to win the game."
Sophomore forward Kiara Lindsey paved the way for Century with 28 points, including hitting a pair of 3-pointers.
Kendall Kupfer added 13 points for Century.
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Austin got a big game from senior forward Shayley Vesel, with 25 points.
Austin slipped to 3-3 in the Big Nine and overall.
Century 65, Austin 63
CENTURY (65)
Alyssa Lewis 7 P; Kristin Fleissner 9 P, 1 3-PT; Mariah Nadolny 2 P; Kiara Lindsey 28 P, 2 3-PT; Samantha Jorgenson 6 P; Kendall Kupfer 13 P.
AUSTIN (63)
Rebecca Younis 6 P, 1 3-PT; Shayley Vesel 25 P, 1 3-PT; Ashley Hawkshead 10 P, 1 3-PT; Awenia Nywesh 10 P; Ruth Koang 8 P.
Halftime:CENT 35, AUS 30.
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Free throws:CENT 14-24, AUS 10-17.
Three-point goals:CENT 3, AUS 3.
