South Laurel (Ky.) knocked Oak Ridge out of the tournament, posting a 59-51 win Wednesday afternoon.
With a fast start South Laurel opened up a 17-8 lead and Oak Ridge found themselves playing from behind most of the afternoon. Emily Cox scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double performance, while Rachel Presly also scored 15. Clara Collins had 12 to give the Kentuckians a solid offensive punch.
The Lady Wildcats caught up in the second and South Laurel led by only one at 29-28 at intermission. The decision was still up for grabs until late in the fourth when South Laurel was able to extend their lead.
Oak Ridge was led by Semaj Clark with 22 points. Ze’Yana Stewart added 13.
SOUTH LAUREL (59): Clara Collins 4-13 2-4 12, Miller 1-4 0-0 3, Turner 2-2 4-4 8, Emily Cox 6-11 3-5 15, Rachel Presly 5-9 5-6 15, Mabe 2-2 1-3 6. TOTALS: 20-41 15-22 59.
OAK RIDGE (51): Strickland 0-2 1-3 1, Ze’Yana Stewart 4-7 4-8 13, Porter 2-7 2-3 7, Semaj Clark 8-18 2-2 22, Cleveland 1-3 0-0 2, Hart 1-2 0-0 2, Johnson 2-3 0-0 4, Green 0-2 0-0 0, Laffoon 0-2 0-0 0. TOTALS: 18-46 9-16 51.
3-Point Goals: SL—4 (Collins 2, Miller,Mabe). OR—6 (Clark 4, Stewart, Porter).
SOUTH LAUREL 17 12 14 16—59
OAK RIDGE 8 20 13 10—51
