Garr hits for 25; Cedarville handles Storm

HIGHLIGHTS

CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Paige Garr racked up 25 points and Lydia Sweeney added 20 to guide the Lady Jackets to a 83-77 G-MAC result over Lake Erie at the Callan Athletic Center.

Anne Wheeler chipped in 14 points for Cedarville, 6-10 and 4-6 G-MAC.

The home team came out hot shooting 61 percent in the first half and enjoyed a pair of 16-point cushions.

However, a 25-14 third period allowed the Storm to rally and they even took a one-point lead late in the quarter.

A 16-8 spurt to start the final frame pushed CU out in front by nine. Garr and Wheeler each buried two free throws in the final 25 seconds to clinch the win.

Stinger Notes:

• The Jackets made 12-of-14 (.857) free throws and are 47-of-53 (.887) in the last four games.
• Garr, who has made her last 16 free throws, dished out a game-high four assists.
• Cedarville was credited with a season-high seven blocked shots.
• Makenna Fee had three blocks and has nine rejections in her last three outings.
• The Lady Jackets’ 13 three-point field goals equaled their season high (Hillsdale).
• LEC’s .667 (10-of-15) accuracy from behind the arc was the best by an opponent this season.
• Cedarville holds a 16-1 advantage in the all-time series after the home team won the two regular season meetings.

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