PORTAGE — Host Portage Northern outscored Niles 33-23 over the final three quarters to pull out a 42-30 Big 16 West Division girls basketball victory Friday night.

The Vikings trailed the Huskies just 9-7 after one quarter, but couldn’t keep pace.

Portage Northern led 16-10 at halftime and 29-20 heading into the final quarter.

Elyse Zimmerman and Libby Moody each had nine points for Niles.

Ally Rabe and Maddie Franks led the Huskies with 13 points each.

 

Northern 42, Niles 30

NILES 30

Khalilah Abdullah 0, Antonia Palmer 0, Elyse Zimmerman 9, Maya Brookins 2, Tatyanna Goodson 2, Emily Gaines 0, Kylee Myer 0, Jazmin Brann 8, Libby Moody 9. TOTALS: 10 6-11 30

PORTAGE NORTHERN 42

Emily Juzwiak 2, Lauren Ross 2, Ally Rabe 13, Mia Anderson 0, Kayla Campbell 10, Maddie Franks 13, Rae Herbert 2. TOTALS: 13 13-22 42

 

Niles                7          10       20       30

Northern        9          16       29       42

3-point baskets: Niles 4 (Zimmerman, Moody 3), Portage 3 (Rabe, Campbell 2). Total Fouls (fouled out): Niles 16 (Brann), Portage 12 (Rabe). Varsity Records: Niles 10-8