Lady Eagles Advance To Union Tourney Championship

Sullivan dominated the second half on Saturday to defeat Union 45-29 and advance to the championship game of the Union Tournament.

The Lady Eagles ran their winning streak to 13 games and took the first of three potential meetings against Union.

Union (10-2) came in as an offensive juggernaut, averaging 56 points per game. Until Saturday, the Lady ‘Cats had not screwed fewer than 45 points in a game.

But Sullivan’s defense was too much for Union.

Union held a 20-19 lead at the half, but Sullivan charged ahead in the third quarter. They ripped off a 15-2 run and left the Lady ‘Cats deep in the hole.

Union scored just nine points in the second half.

Mallory Shetley scored 20 points and Kya Harbour had 13 for the Lady Eagles, who will face Webster Groves in the championship game.

Webster Groves shocked No. 1 seed Jefferson City in the other semifinal. Jefferson City came into the game unbeaten and were ranked No. 1 among Class 5 schools.

The championship game is set for Saturday, February 15. No time has been scheduled.