A strong first half was enough for Estherville to get past the Lake Mills girls’ basketball team Saturday in Estherville.

The Bulldogs (7-2) had a six-game winning streak snapped in a 44-31road loss.

Estherville took a 29-15 lead at halftime and maintained that margin for the majority of the second half.

Amanda Lampman scored eight points for Lake Mills, while Estherville was led by Emily Kirchner’s 15 points.

The Bulldogs resume play Monday against Forest City.

Estherville 44, Lake Mills 31

Lake Mills 15 16 — 31

Estherville 29 15 — 44

Lake Mills scoring: Amanda Lampman 8, Josie Brackey 5, Lindy Pins 4,

Morgan Fjelstad 4, Haley Mathews 4, Jade Durnil 4, Megan Johnson 2.

Estherville scoring: Emily Kirchner 15, Liz Humble 9, Alyssa Johnson 9, Sara Heywood 7, Casey Sievert 2, Allie Sievert 2.