By Staff
Dee Dee Thompson poured in 16 points as the Buchanan basketball team routed Berrien Springs 54-28 to improve to 11-6 overall and 8-3 in the Lakeland Conference.
Thompson was the only Buchanan player in double figures, but Sheena Bradshaw and Ali Bender each added eight points.
Christine Drach led Berrien Springs (7-10, 3-9) with 10 points.
The Bucks travel to league-leading Bridgman (14-2, 9-2) Tuesday evening.
Buchanan………….54
Berrien Springs….28
Buchanan: Lindsey Ross 0 0-0 0, Lindsay Colip 1 0-0 2, Katie Backus 2 0-2 4, Dee Dee Thompson 8 0-0 16, Ashlee Layher 2 0-0 6, Sheena Bradshaw 4 0-0 8, Stacey Borr 1 0-0 2, Holly Tibbs 3 1-1 7, Ali Bender 2 2-2 8, Michelle Johnson 0 1-2 1. Totals: 23 4-7 54
Berrien Springs: Christine Drach 4 2-2 10, Kaitlyn Lemon 2 0-0 4, Whitney Hewitt 1 0-0 2, Ashley Pagel 1 0-0 2, Heather Rodgers 2 0-0 4, Gabby Saitz 3 0-0 6. Totals: 13 2-2 28
Buchanan 19 16 12 7--54
Berrien Springs 2 8 6 12--28
3-point shooting: Buchanan 4 (Layher 2, Bender 2), Berrien Springs none. Team fouls (fouled out): Buchanan 4 (none), Berrien Springs 10 (none). Team records: Buchanan 11-6 (8-3 Lakeland), Berrien Springs 7-10 (3-9)