The Valkyries (22-7) and Purples (19-10) went about their first round business a little differently. Sacred Heart used a lopsided second quarter to put away Knott County Central, en route to a 32 point win, while Bowling Green needed all four quarters to escape Bishop Brossart by 2.

The Purples largely rely on LynKaylah James (16.2 ppg) and Meadow Tisdale (14 ppg) for the bulk of their scoring. Sacred Heart disperses its offensive output more evenly, with six players averaging between 6 and 12 points per game.

Game to begin shortly.

 

Starting lineups:

Sacred Heart - Triniti Ralston, Maggie Montano, Reagan Bender, Josie Gilvin, Alexandra Wolff

Bowling Green - LynKaylah James, Meadow Tisdale, Kiya Gray, Ava Bennett, Tanaya Bailey

The difference early is a Bennett 3.

5-4 BG

6:15 in 1Q

SH takes its first lead at 6-5.

BG gets five points on one possession.

10-6 BG

10-8 BG

3:45 in 1Q

James has been tough in the post for the Purples.

Gilvin ties it at 10.

2:44 in 1Q

Media timeout

SH on an 8-0 run.

14-10 SH

End of 1Q

Sacred Heart 16

Bowling Green 12

Very competitive and, at times, physical opening frame.

Two quick baskets by SH and a timeout for BG.

20-12 SH

7:44 in 2Q

Pelayo coming off the bench and shooting well. She's got 8 points for the Valkyries.

22-12 SH

BG is getting worked right now. SH on a 14-2 run.

24-12 SH

Timeout BG

5:44 in 2Q

James for 3. She's carrying BG with 12 of their 17 points.

24-17 SH

3:26 in 2Q