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FORT WAYNE – The Bishop Luers Lady Knights came oh so close, but in the end, fell in the Class 2A State Girl’s Basketball Title Game 70-65 in overtime Saturday afternoon.
Luers jumped out to a 14-10 first quarter advantage, but then watched Austin comeback to take the lead at the break 29-26. Austin continued its hot-hand shooting in the third stanza, out-pointing Luers 20-14 in the third quarter to increase their lead to nine-points at 49-40.
Luers displayed some grit and determination, which has carried the Lady Knights through much of the season and especially the tournament, by ending the game on a 19-10 run to send it to an extra period. In fact, Luers had the game in hand until Austin canned a three point play to knot the score.
In the overtime though, Austin bolted to a quick lead by canning their first two buckets. Luers never recovered though and was out-pointed 11-6 in the OT.
Bishop Luers, who have won the state title in girl’s basketball five times, was led by center Miracle Woods, who scored 12 of her team-high 17 points in the fourth quarter. Woods completed a double-double, as she grabbed 12 rebounds also.
“A win would have been great, but I don’t think any less of these kids or feel any less about them,” Luers coach Denny Renier said.
Austin 70, Bishop Luers 65, OT
AUSTIN (26-2): Gray 2-6 0-0 4; Goodin 7-15 4-5 18; Jones 9-15 0-0 23; McIntosh 8-13 3-6 19; Dowling 0-5 1-2 1; Hollan 0-1 0-0 0; Stollings 1-2 0-0 2; Davidson 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 28-59 8-13 70.
BISHOP LUERS (18-8): Gerardot 2-3 0-0 4; Ridley 7-13 1-2 15; Woods 7-16 3-6 17; Young 4-17 2-3 12; Oberley 0-7 0-0 0; McNamara 0-0 0-0 0; Watts 3-4 0-0 8; Wyss 4-7 1-1 9; Stout 0-0 0-0 0; Skordos 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-67 7-12 65.
Score by quarters:
Austin 10 19 20 10 (11) –70
Bishop Luers 14 12 14 19 (6) –65
3-Point Goals–Austin 6-20 (Goodin 0-4, Jones 5-11, Dowling 0-4, Davidson 1-1); Bishop Luers 4-13 (Young 2-5, Oberley 0-5, Watts 2-3).
Fouled Out–Goodin.
Rebounds–Austin 32 (McIntosh 8); Bishop Luers 43 (Woods 12).
Assists–Austin 14 (Dowling 5); Bishop Luers 12 (Young 3).
Total Fouls–Austin 16, Bishop Luers 17.
A–5,532.
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