Lady Saints Stymy South Plains

The Seward Lady Saints found away to win another close game. They beat NEO by three in the opener and Friday night in the Green House took care of the defending WJCAC champions South Plains 69-62. This was a tight game throughout as the Lady Saints led 34-31 at halftime. Seward made enough plays down the stretch to win. Fabiana Monte scored 17 and had seven rebounds without a turnover. Korina Chapman had 12 points and nine rebounds while Shanise Brooks had 12 points and eight rebounds. Brianna Scott scored 10. Seward shot 43 percent and held the Lady Texans to 32 percent shooting. Seward’s only real blemish on the night were 19 turnovers.

The 4-0 Lady Saints host Fort Carson Saturday night at 6 on 1270 and kscbnews.net. Fort Carson led at halftime but lost 79-72 to #3 Hutchinson.