Storm vs. Lighthouse

NLC Storm 56 Lighthouse Eagles 43

The Storm used a strong 4th quarter to break open a close game and pull away for a 56-43 win over the Lighthouse Homeschool Eagles. With the victory over the NCHE East Region foe, the Storm now has run their record to 2-0 in conference play. The Storm started the game strong, getting out to a quick 7-0 lead after a sweet left-hand layup in traffic and 3-pointer by Rebecca. Lighthouse recovered and tightened the game, and the Storm maintained a small lead for the rest of the first half, going into the break up 27-24. Lighthouse pushed the ball inside in the 3rd period, using their size advantage to take the lead. The rest of the 3rd quarter the lead see-sawed back and forth, but the Storm drew some fouls late in the period taking the ball strong to the basket and used the FT's to take a 4-pt lead at the end of the period. The 4th quarter began with Ryan getting a steal and layup. Then Rebecca got a steal and fed Ryan for another break-away. The Storm increased the defensive pressure and soon pulled out to a 12-point lead. They then maintained a double-digit lead for the rest of the game. Hannah Grace led the scoring again with 16, joined in double-figures by Rebecca and Anna. Anna led in rebounds with 9. The Storm again passed the ball well, getting 16 assists on 21 made FG. Six different players had at least 1 assist, led by Rebecca with 7.