ANDERSON, Mo. — McDonald County won the opening game of the Lady Mustang Classic on Saturday, as the hosts topped Providence Academy 60-49.
The Mustangs led 19-17 after the first period and they were up 36-28 at halftime.
McDonald County won the third quarter 14-9 to go up 50-37 heading into the fourth period.
The Mustangs were outscored 12-10 in the final frame, but never gave up their lead.
Sophomore guard Carlie Martin scored 18 points to lead the Mustangs, while classmate Jamie Washam added 13. Three others scored seven points apiece—Carlee Cooper, Dakota O’Brien and Roslynn Huston.
Karolina Kiraga scored 17 points to lead Providence Academy.
McDonald County meets Bentonville West at 7:30 on Tuesday.
There are three tourney games scheduled on Monday, as Webb City meets Springdale at 4:30, Bentonville West plays Providence at 6 and Carl Junction takes on Farmington at 7:30.
The tournament continues with three games on Tuesday and wraps up with four games on Wednesday, with the title game slated for 8 p.m.
