The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals used a strong first half for a 64-49 road win over the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots on Monday, January 31st.
The Cardinals were hot from three-point area in the first half and the defensive pressure caused problems for the Patriots. St Mary built a 34-15 lead by halftime. The two teams traded baskets throughout the second half. The Cardinal lead from the first half was too big for the Patriots to overcome.
St Mary finished the game shooting 44% (25-57) overall, 40% (12-30) from three-point area, and 2-6 from the free-throw line. The Patriots were 44% (19-43) shooting, 33% (6-18) from on three pointers, and 5-14 from the free-throw line. The Cardinals had 16 fast break points and 24 points off turnovers. Hills-Beaver Creek had 24 turnovers, 15 of those Cardinal steals.
Ella Griffin hat 16 points, finishing 6-10 on three-pointers, along with three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Madala Hanson had 14 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Maya Heinitz had six points and two assists. Addyson Gilbert and Addison Libis both had five points each.
St Mary (9-6) will host Arlington on Monday, February 7th.