Maureen Craig scores 20 of Niles’ 29 points

Published 12:26 am Wednesday, December 14, 2011

MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Despite a game-high 20 points from senior guard Maureen Craig, visiting Niles was no match for Mishawaka Tuesday night in non-conference girls’ basketball action.

Craig scored all but nine of the Vikings’ points in a 53-29 loss to Mishawaka.

Niles trailed 10-2 after one quarter of play and 29-5 by halftime. Mishawaka took a 42-12 lead into the final quarter of play.

Tagin Schultheis led Mishawak with 19 points, including five 3-pointers.

NILES 29

Taylor Brandstatter 2; Alexis Arnold 0; Kylee Myer 2; Sarah Smith 0; Brooke Wilson 0; Maureen Craig 20; Evan Nemeth 0; Anna Sinkink 1; Lashonda Greene 1; Michelle Briand 0; Jackie Grooms 3; Sarah Cramer 0. TOTALS: 8 9-15 29

MISHAWAKA 53

Paige Avery 7; Abby Darr 5; Sara Benner 3; Tagin Schultheis 19; T.L. Capaonelson 3; Taylor Parmley 14; Sarah Urycki 0; Shelby Nelson 0; Kaitlin Elsasser 2. TOTALS: 20 6-10 53

Niles 2 5 12 29

Mishawka 10 29 42 53

3-point baskets: Niles 4 (Craig 3, Grooms), Mishawaka 7 (Darr, Benner, Schultheis 5). Total fouls (fouled out): Niles 10 (none), Mishawaka 13 (none).