The Union County Bravettes’ defense did its job early, and that was all the difference they would need Tuesday night. The Bravettes held the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers without a field goal in the opening quarter as Union County cruised to a 61-22 win at Blazer Gym.
The Union County defense, which had held three opponents under 40 points coming into the game, limited UHA to two free throws in the first quarter, as the Bravettes jumped out to a 17-2 lead.
The Lady Blazers finally got the shots to fall some in the second quarter. Still, Union County outscored the Lady Blazers 12-7 in the quarter to move the lead on out to 29-9 at the break.
With Mati Hagan heating up in the 3rd quarter, Union County would continue to extend the lead. By the end of the quarter, the Bravette lead would be out to 47-15. Hagan scored 12 points in the quarter for Union County.
Union County reserves saw most of the action in the final quarter, as the Bravettes rolled on to the 39-point win.
UHA was led by Alecia Davis with 8 points. Brianna Daniel added six points for the Lady Blazers.
Union County’s Mati Hagan led all scorers in the game with 23 points.
UHA drops to 0-5 on the season and is set to host Hopkinsville Friday night.
Union County improves to 4-3 and is scheduled to host Henderson County in a 6th District matchup Friday night.
UCHS — 17 12 18 14 – 61
UHA — 2 7 6 7 – 22
Union County (4-3) – M. Hagan 23, Mackey 9, Morris 8, Beaven 7, R. Hagan 5, Jenkins 4, Gough 2, Hibbs 2, Curry 1
UHA (0-5) – Davis 8, Daniel 6, Bass 5, Northington 3
