Albert Lea girls’ basketball falls in home opener
Published 8:05 am Saturday, December 2, 2023
Nevaeh Wacholz drives up to the basket against Rochester Mayo for their first home game on Friday night. The final score was unavailable as of press time. Check www.albertleatribune.com for the score. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Murtaugh
Issabella Steele cheers for the girls' basketball team Friday night. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Murtaugh
Albert Lea's Aliyah Heideman gets fouled going up for a shot in the first half. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Murtaugh
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The Albert Lea girls’ basketball team opened at home Friday against Rochester Mayo.
The Tigers hit the floor with a solid start against the much taller Spartans. However, cold shooting and turnovers described the second part of the first half.
The Tigers did, however, attempt to match the taller opponents with defensive rebounds a highlight for the night with 21 compared to the Spartans 27.
The Tigers were led in rebounding by junior Nevaeh Wacholz and senior Lexi Jones.
Tigers were led in scoring by senior Liz Wallace and junior Jaelyn Boss with Boss hitting a halfcourt last second shot to close out the night. A 17% shooting percentage for the night led to a loss of 25-79.
The Tigers travel to Mankato West and Red Wing next week and will be home again next Saturday against Simley.
