Lady Mikes open with 39-28 win over Monessen
The Lady Mikes closed strong Friday night as Carmichaels opened the season with a 39-29 victory against Monessen in the Charleroi Tip-Off Tournament.
Carmichaels led 12-6 after the first quarter, but the Lady Greyhounds rallied back to be tied at the half, 14-14.
The Lady Mikes had a strong second half, outscoring Monessen 25-15 in the final 16 minutes.
Caroline Cree scored a game-high 22 points for the Lady Mikes. Teraee Bradford led Monessen with 18 points.
Carmichaels plays the host team Saturday in the title game at 5:30 p.m. Monessen faces Clairton in the consolation game at 4 p.m.
Charleroi Tip-Off Tournament
Carmichaels 12-2-10-15 — 39
Monessen 6-8-5-10 — 29
Carmichaels: Caroline Cree 22. Monessen: Teraee Bradford 18. Records: Carmichaels (1-0), Monessen (0-1).