ST. JOSEPH — Niles lost more than just a girls basketball game Friday night.

Senior point guard Elyse Zimmeman had her legs cut out from under her while trying to grab a rebound and suffered a possible dislocated shoulder in the Vikings’ 56-41 loss to St. Joseph.

Niles trailed just 12-9 after one quarter, which is when Zimmerman when down with her injury. She will have an MRI on her should Monday.

The Bears outscored the Vikings 17-7 9 in the second quarter to open up a 29-16 halftime advantage in the SMAC West Division clash.

St. Joseph (8-1, 4-1 SMAC West) would led 44-26 heading to the fourth quarter.

Niles (5-4, 2-3 SMAC West) made a run at the Bears, cutting the lead to eight points, but would get no closer.

Emily Gaines and Jazmin Brann both scored 11 points to lead the Vikings, who also got eight points from Maya Brookins.

Kately Algyre led St. Joseph and all scorers with 15 points. Anna Fischer added 14 and Lydnsey White 10.

 

ST. JOSEPH 56, NILES 41

At St. Joseph

NILES 41

Tegan Bays 0, Antonia Palmer 7, Elyse Zimmerman 2, Maya Brookins 8, Alexis Preston 2, Emily Gaines 11, Myer 0, Jazmin Brann 11, LaJan Mitchell 0, Myer 0. TOTALS: 14 8-18 41.

ST. JOSEPH 56

Elisha Thomas 9, Katelyn Algyre 15, Anna Fischer 14, Mackenzie Arent 4, Sadie Brown 2, Audrey Fillipo 4, Shelby Madison 7, Baylee Ruddell 0, Karissa White 0, Lyndsey White 10, Angel Johnson 0. TOTALS: 19 12-16 56.

 

Niles                9          16       26       41

St. Joseph       12       29       44       56

3-point baskets: Niles 5 (Brookins 2, Gaines 2, Brann), St. Joseph 6 (Algyre 3, Fischer, Madison 2); Total fouls (fouled out): Niles 15 (none), St. Joseph 17 (none). Varsity records: Niles 5-4, 2-3 SMAC West; St. Joseph 8-1, 4-1 SMAC West