OSHTEMO — Visiting Niles was outscored 45-29 over the final three quarters as Mattawan rallied for a 48-41 Big 16 West Division win at Kalamazoo Valley Community College Friday night.

The game was played at KVCC due to renovations to the Wildcats’ home court.

The Vikings (8-4) led 12-3 after one quarter of play, but found themselves trailing the Wildcats (3-9) 24-19 at halftime.

Mattawan held a 24-22 advantage in scoring in the second half.

Brooke Ditto had a game-high 21 points for Mattawan.

No Niles player reached double figures. The Vikings were led in scoring by Emily Games and Jazmin Brann, both of whom scored nine points.

 

Mattawan 48, Niles 41

NILES 41

Elyse Zimmerman 7; Maya Brookins 2; Tatyanna Goodson 5; Emily Gaines 9; Kylee Meyer 2; Jazmin Brann 9; Libby Moody 7. TOTALS: 14 10-14 41

MATTAWAN 48

Alyssa Conklin 3; Alison Wright 13; Alexis French 3; Joanna Bartz 2; Brooke Ditto 21; Emma Toner 2; MacKenzie Swinehart 4. TOTALS: 17 9-16 46

 

Mattawan 48, Niles 41

Niles                12       19       26       41

Mattawan       3          24       30       48

3-point goals: Niles 3 (Moody 2, Gaines), Mattawan 5 (Conklin, Wright 2, French, Ditto). Total fouls (fouled out): Mattawan 12 (none), Niles 18 (none). Varsity records: Niles 8-4, Mattawan 3-9