Hastings 80, John Marshall 79, OT
Senior Lilly Meister had a historic personal game, but it wasn't enough as John Marshall suffered a narrow 80-79 overtime loss to Hastings in non-conference play on Saturday.
Meister poured in 29 points and also scored the 2,000th point of her career. She also added a massive 20 rebounds and four steals.
Katie Hurt also had a huge game for the Rockets with 28 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds and 3 steals, while Sarah Mullenbach and Ava Haglund each added 10 points. Hurt hit three 3-pointers.
"Both teams played very well and it was a close back and forth game," JM coach Phil Schroeder said. "It was good to have four players in double figures and I was very happy with our effort the entire game."
The loss drops the Rockets to 9-7, while Hastings improves to 11-6.
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Hastings 80, John Marshall 79
HASTINGS (80)
No stats provided.
JOHN MARSHALL (79)
Katie Hurt 28 P, 3 3-PT; Ava Haglund 10 P; Lilly Meister 29 P, 1 3-PT; Sarah Mullenbach 10 P, 1 3-PT; Laynie Meister 2 P.
Halftime: JM 37, HAST 32.
Free throws: HAST 13-24, JM 22-33.
Three-point goals: HAST not available, JM 5.
Mayo 68, Austin 64
Mayo hit 12 3-pointers to post a nice 68-64 win over Austin in Big Nine Conference play on Saturday.
Austin entered the game ranked No. 1 in the state in Class AAA.
Hannah Hanson led Mayo with 17 points. Ava Miller and Adit Koth both had 13 points, while Koth and Taylor Hill (11 points) both made a trio of 3-pointers. Mayo (14-4, 10-4 Big Nine) had six different players hit a triple.
Emma Dudycha led Austin with 17 points and Hope Dudycha added 13. Both players hit three 3-pointers. Olivia Walsh added 12 points.
Austin (14-3, 12-2 Big Nine) has now lost two straight games. The Packers lost 62-59 to No. 2-ranked Mankato East on Friday night.
Mayo 68, Austin 64
AUSTIN (64)
Ajiem Agway 2 P; Cassidy Shute 8 P; Mya Walters 1 P; Reana Schmitt 11 P; Hope Dudycha 13 P, 3 3-PT; Emma Dudycha 17 P, 3 3-PT; Olivia Walsh 12 P, 1 3-PT.
MAYO (68)
Adit Koth 13 P, 3 3-PT; Kianna Young 2 P; Izabell Ruskell 8 P, 2 3-PT; Taylor Hill 11 P, 3 3-PT; Hannah Hanson 17 P, 2 3-PT; Ava Miller 13 P, 1 3-PT; Kaia Kirkeby 4 P, 1 3-PT.
Halftime: MAYO 37, AUS 36.
Free throws: AUS 5-13, MAYO 8-15.
Three-point goals: AUS 7, MAYO 12.
