MISHAWAKA — Host Mishawaka Marian outscored Niles 37-25 in the second half to pull away to a 57-45 non-conference girls basketball victory Monday night.

The Vikings (2-3) trailed just 13-11 after one quarter and 24-20 at halftime.

The Knights outscored Niles 17-13 in the third quarter to open up a 41-33 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.

Meghan Urbanski scored a game-high 26 points to lead the Knights.

Emily Gaines led Niles with 18 points, while Elyse Zimmerman added 13. Jazmin Brann finished with nine points.

 

MISHAWAKA 57, NILES 45

At Mishawaka

NILES 45

Tegan Bays 0, Elyse Zimmerman 13, Maya Brookins 2, Alexis Preston 0, Emily Gaines 18, Aynslee Myer 0, Jaycee Myer 0, Jazmin Brann 9, Lajan Mitchell 3. Totals: 5-11 45

MARIAN 57

Kia Roby 1, Savannah Denning 11, Libby Priller 5, Greta Miexel 13, Meghan Urbanski 26, Anija Payne 1. TOTALS: 20-28 57

 

Niles                11       20       33       45

Marian            13       24       41       57

3-point baskets: Niles 8 (Zimmerman 3, Gaines 4, Mitchell), Marian 3 (Urbanski 2, Denning). Total fouls: Niles 21, Marian 12. Varsity record: Niles 2-3