MATTAWAN — Jazmin Brann and Elyse Zimmerman paced a balance Niles attack with 17 and 15 points respectively as the Vikings outlasted Mattawan 61-54 Tuesday night.

Brann also chipped in double figures in rebounds, while Zimmerman dished out double figure assists.

Mattawan’s Brooke Ditto led all scorers with 22 points.

The game was a back and forth contest that came down to the very end.

Niles’ Emily Gaines added 12 and Libby Moody10, while Ali Wright had nine for Mattawan.

 

NILES 61, MATTAWAN 54

Niles 61

Jaiden Rolen 0, Antonia Palmer 2, Maya Brookins 5, Emily Gaines 12, Kylee Myer 0, Libby Moody 10, Jazmin Brann 17, Elyse Zimmerman 15

Mattawan 54
Ali Wright 9, Alexis French 4, Amber Mazahem 6, Joanna Bartz 5, Brooke Ditto 22, Mackenzie Swinehart 8

 

Niles                14       31       39       61

Mattawan       12       23       41       54

3-point baskets: Niles 5 (Moody 2, Gaines, Brookins, Zimmerman), Mattawan 4 (Wright, French, Ditto 2). Fouls: Niles 18, Mattawan 19