Bishop McNamara (MD) vs Lincoln Prep (Can)
Bishop McNamara (MD) vs Lincoln Prep (Can) Aliyah Matharu Bishop McNamara comes fresh off a big when against national top 5 Hamilton Heights a(TN) are hoping not to have a letdown in their second game against Lincoln Prep out of…
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Aliyah MatharuBishop McNamara comes fresh off a big when against national top 5 Hamilton Heights a(TN) are hoping not to have a letdown in their second game against Lincoln Prep out of Canada. Mustangs coach Frank Oliver focusing on taking one game at a time said he’s not overlooking anyone. The Mustangs started the game off with a couple of 3-pointers by seniors Jakia Brown-Turner (NC State) and a reverse layup by Aliyah Matharu (Mississippi State) taking an 8-5 lead after Prep answered with a couple of baskets. Brown-Turner continued to pour it on scoring 12 points in the period as Bmac led 16-8 after the first. The second quarter the Mustangs kept the pressure on with juniors Liatu King leading and Madison Scott combined for 12 of the 16 points taking them into the half up 32-16.
Jakia Brown-TurnerMatharu scored 10 of her 14 points in the third period and a three pointer by freshman Gianni Boone ended the quarter 47-28. Lincoln Prep’s Brynn Masikewich had a scored 12 points in the first half but, the Mustangs locked up on defense holding her to 4 points in the second half. Bishop McNamara cruised and Aniya Bell (Fairlegh Dickenson) scored at the buzzer to finish the game 56-39. Jakia Brown-Turner took home the game MVP award with a game high 19 points and Aliyah Matharu added 14 points in the win.