Fontbonne Shuts Down O'Bryant

continues to be the spoilers in the MIAA South Division 2 Girls Basketball Tournament.

On this night the Ducks eliminated the No. 5 seed O'Bryant Lady Tigers 70-40. The quarter final game was played at Madison Park High School on Friday, March 2.

Fontbonne's Jen Gemma had another huge game scoring 25 points with 23 rebounds. She was complimented by Georgia Bourikas 12 points, and Rebecca Simmons, 11 points, as the Ducks got off to another fast start leaving the Tigers behind 17-3 at the end of the first period.

By the half Fontbonne had a comfortable lead 41-9.

At the start of the second half the Tigers started an aggressive pace double teaming Gemma. Bourikas and Simmons would take advantage, making several free runs down the court for scores.

O'Bryant missed several scoring opportunies as Gemma was in rebound control under the net. 

"It was a game of two halfs. We knew they would throw everything they had in the second half and they started scoring some points. My girls kept their composure very well," said Fontbonne Coach Clare Murphy.

"It's not easy playing these games on the road - this is kind of new for my kids. We are glad to be moving on, especially after such an emotional win the other night against Oliver Ames. I know the girls leave everything on the floor. I'm so proud of them. We are moving on and want to keep it going," said Murphy.

Fontbonne will now face the undefeated No. 1 seed Scituate Sailors in a semi-final match. The location and time yet to be announced.