The lady Crusaders basketball team went on a 16-8 third quarter run and never looked back as it posted a 49-40 victory at Saucon Valley in its first game of the season Tuesday night.
At the start, both Notre Dame Green Pond and Saucon Valley seemed to be suffering from opening night jitters. In a first quarter filled with steals, bobbled balls and other turnovers, the Panthers jumped out to an early 13-11 lead. The half would end in a 21-21 tie.
Though the teams would play more evenly in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame's third quarter rally was too much to overcome for Saucon Valley, which fell to 0-2 on the season.
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Leigh Ann Lively topped scoring for the Crusaders with 13 points, 5 of which came at the foul line. She was followed by Brittany Pierzga with 11, who also had 5 points at the foul line. Shannon Moran and Allie Busalacchi each added 8 points.
Karine Polgar topped the Panther effort with 9 points. Danielle Van Buren and Courtney Laub each tossed in 8 points for the Panthers. will face Southern Lehigh on Thursday on the Crusader home court.
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The next game for the Notre Dame girls will be their home opener against Southern Lehigh on Thursday night.