Sting Go the Distance to Beat Lords

The Seneca Sting (4-0) kept their record unblemished with an 82-78 victory over the previously unbeaten Durham Lords (2-1).

In a game which saw the lead change on numerous occassions, it was the Sting who took the final lead to outlast the Lords in their second game played in two days.

The Sting held a five-point lead after the first quarter in what showed off the offenses of both teams.

Leading 25-20 entering the second frame, it was the Lords who came out flying in the second quarter, going on a 14-0 run to take a 34-25 lead. The Sting would score just three baskets in the quarter and trail 44-31 at halftime.

The third quarter saw the Sting find their offensive game, outscoring the Lords 22-15 to pull within six points entering the final quarter.

With their offense in high-gear, the Sting poured in 29 points to rally back from the thirteen point halftime deficit for the win.

Alcian Satchel topped the Sting with 23 points, including 16 in the second half, to go along with 4 assists. Taylor Allicock added 14 points and Shenice Stubbs contributed 12 points including an astounding 20 rebounds and 4 steals. Trill Peterson narrowly missed a double-double, finishing with 8 points and 10 rebounds.

Maddie Dender and Emily Glendinning led the Lords with 20 points each. Keisha Arthurworrey scored 13 points and Victoria Brody finished with 10 points.