The JV Lady Marauders improved to 8-2 (6-0 MMAC) after defeating the Byron Eagles this evening 28-12. While it was a rough 1st half for the ladies, they finished strong in the 2nd half to pull away with the victory.

Ovid-Elsie struggled to get any rhythm in the 1st half as they struggled with self-inflicted wounds. The Marauders would turn the ball over 23 times, with over half of those being unforced errors. Despite their own struggles, OE was able to keep the Eagles at bay - turning them over 36 times on the night (including 20 steals), and out rebounding the visitors by a 34-24 margin.

"Watching how undisciplined we were at times in the 1st half, it was nice to see the ladies respond better in the 2nd half to finish out this game," Coach Belill added post game.

Aubrey Kurka led the Lady Marauders in scoring with 8 points and 5 rebounds, while Haylee Palus (5 steals, 4 rebounds, 2 assists) and Katie Thornton (4 steals) both added 6 points each. Maddie Thornton (7 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocks) and Tava Kvalevog (5 rebounds, 4 steals) chipped in 3 points each, with Sophia Sweet rounded out the scoring with 2 points (2-2 FT's) and 2 rebounds.

The JV ladies are off until next Tuesday when they will travel with the girls varsity to take on Perry. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM.