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Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024

VW Lady Cougars fall to Defiance

Van Wert independent sports

DEFIANCE — Defiance used a strong fourth quarter to rally past Van Wert on Thursday night.

The Bulldogs outscored the Lady Cougars 21-11 in the final period and won the Western Buckeye League opener 55-43.

Van Wert enjoyed a 13-9 advantage after the first quarter and a 23-21 lead at halftime. Behind a combined by 11 points by Morgan Wityk and Caroline Turner, Defiance grabbed a 34-32 lead after three quarters.

Van Wert’s Cassidy Meyers led all scorers with 17 points, including nine in the fourth quarter. Alexis Metz scored eight, and Reagan Priest had five. Defiance was led by Emily Poling, who scored 16, including three treys.

Van Wert (0-4 0-1 WBL) will play at Spencerville Tuesdsay night, then will open the home portion of the schedule against Wapakoneta on Thursday night.

POSTED: 12/08/17 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports