SAR was able to jump out to a 10-3 lead after the first quarter thanks to the Lady Sting's suffocating defense. Weinbaum did a better job of getting shots off in the second quarter, particularly in the paint, which led to 10 free throws. However, the Storm were only able to hit one of those free throws, and went into the half down 17-7.
It appeared as if the home team was going to run away with the game, but Weinbaum soon unleashed their full-court press, and they were able to pull the game within three as the third quarter winded down. It appeared as if it would be a one-possession game at the end of three quarters, but in the final minute of the quarter, SAR senior Ali Trachtenberg hit a huge three-pointer to put the team ahead by six.
In the fourth quarter, Weinbaum had another run in them, using their press to tie the game at 27. However, the tie was short-lived, as sophomore superstar Dahlia Fischer, who had not taken many shots in the first three quarters, drove in and put up a beautiful shot to help SAR regain the lead. The Storm, led by junior Laura Betesh, kept it close throughout the quarter, but were unable to regain the lead from the Sting, falling by a single point.
Fischer led the Lady Sting in scoring for the second straight game, this time scoring 10 points to go along with numerous assists and a strong defensive effort. Junior Rebecca Packer and Trachtenberg also played well, scoring nine and seven points, respectively.
Betesh led the Storm with 16 points, and sophomore Maital Citron scored eight in the loss.
SAR will now play Maimonides in the championship game tomorrow night at 9:00 PM.
Here too is video coverage of the first three quarters:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/stingnationnetwork
Sting Report
Sting Report
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