BUCHANAN — Host Buchanan rallied in the second half to make Gabe Miller’s coaching debut a success Tuesday night.

The Bucks trailed by one (17-16) at halftime, but outscored the Chieftains 30-14 in the second half to pull away to a 46-31 non-conference victory.

Jade Mosier and Brooke Wesner scored 14 and 13 points respectively for Buchanan, while Brianna King added eight and Madison Prillwitz 7.

Dowagiac (0-1) was led by Rayven Brown and Crieona Rogers, both of whom scored nine points. Freshman Taylor Hulett chipped in with six points and 12 rebounds.

Buchanan (1-0) will travel to Niles Thursday night, while Dowagiac will open up Wolverine Conference West Division play by hosting Berrien Springs Friday night.

 

DOWAGIAC 31

Rayven Brown 9, Riley Daly 0, Ciera Smith 5, Jenesis Green 0, Crieona Rodgers 9, Taylor Hulett 6, Mara Nelson 0, Dorisha McNeal 2, Zaccyah Bacon 0. TOTALS 12 6-10 31

BUCHANAN 46

Jade Mosier 14, Brooke Wesner 13, Madison Prillwitz 7, Chelsey Bennett 0, Brianna King 8, Mikaela Schuhknecht 0, Maddy Vorrath 2, Selica Jones 2. TOTALS 17 7-15 46

 

Dowagiac 8 17 24 31

Buchanan 8 16 23 46

3-point baskets: Dowagiac 1 (Rodgers 1), Buchanan 5 (Wesner 2, Mosier 2, Prillwitz 1). Total fouls (fouled out): Dowagiac 15 (None), Buchanan 12 (None). Varsity records: Buchanan 1-0, Dowagiac 0-1. JV score: Buchanan 27, Dowagiac 18