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Patriots Too Much For Spartans

January 31, 2008

18-2 run in Second Quarter Puts Game Out Of Reach.
by Keenan Moore

normal_DSC_0119.JPG    The Spartan girls started their league play on Friday as they took on George Washington and they were not able to pull out a win as they lost 67-43.
    The Spartans started out strong as they pulled out to an early lead as they made the first six points of the game. It seemed that the Spartans were ready for the challenge that the Patriots had proven to be over the past couple of years. The first quarter ended with the Spartans holding to a three-point lead, 15-12.
    The second quarter started with the Spartans scoring a quick two baskets and continuing their lead 19-14. However, the Patriots seemed to rebound strongly and went on an 18-2 run in the second quarter. The second quarter ended with the Patriots taking the lead from the Spartans, 30-17.
    The second half has proven to be disastrous for the Spartans, but there was always a possibility for them to mount a comeback. They started out strong, as they were able to score a quick basket, followed by a three pointer. However, they were not able to pull it together, as the Patriots seemed to have an answer for everything the Spartans threw at them. The Patriots were always able to get points off of the fast break. The Spartan defense is critical to success of the team and they will need it as they head off to play the DPS juggernaut East tomorrow at 7:00.
 

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Written by Keenan Moore · Filed Under Basketball-Girls', Headlines, Sports