NEVADA, Mo. — Nevada’s late comeback fell short, as Marshfield held on for a 61-56 victory over the Tigers on Monday night in the overall Big 8 Conference championship game inside Wynn Gymnasium.
Marshfield built a 32-17 lead by halftime and the Jays held a 45-34 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
The Tigers erupted for 22 points in the final frame, pulling within four late in the game. But the visitors wouldn’t be denied, as Marshfield never surrendered its lead.
Big 8 West champion Nevada fell to 19-5 overall. The Tigers were looking to repeat as overall Big 8 champs.
Maddy Majors led Nevada with 19 points, while Katie Johnson had 12 and Lakyn Applegate added 11. Abbey Heathman scored eight points for Nevada, while Clara Swearingen had six.
Marshfield, ranked 10th in Class 5, improved to 20-4. The Jays from the Big 8 East have won 12 straight games.
Four players scored in double figures for Marshfield, as Abigail McBride had 16 points, Quinn Aldridge added 13, Lauren Luebbert scored 12 and Lillie Findley added 11.
Nevada hosts El Dorado Springs on Thursday in the regular season finale.
