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Commerce remained perfect at 8-0 with a tenacious defensive showing, which led to a 65-23 final at home Thursday against Franklin County (2-2).
The Lady Tigers didn’t need the deep ball, as they had just one deep shot in the game. Instead, a press defense created several breakaway layups and points in transition. Twelve different players got involved in the scoring for Commerce.
The Lady Tigers were up 15-5 after one, as Vi’Tory Williams led the field with six points. Niya Daniels had a big second quarter, as Commerce went up 33-11 at the half.
Commerce came out of the break, with Williams picking up where she left off with four straight points following steals. Ciara Rucker had six points in the quarter, and the Lady Tigers were in complete control with a 48-17 lead going into the final quarter.
With a 6-minute clock set for the fourth, Franklin County got a little more offense in the final stanza, but it was too late.
Williams led in scoring with 14 points, Kenyanna Jackson had eight, Daniels seven, and Rucker six. Number three (roster missing) had five points, along with Jurnee Vann. Ranyisia Wood, Mary Waters, and Arianna Patman each added two.
Franklin County was led by Bella Rosene with 10 points, while Baylor King and Chloe McFarlin each had three. Nykhia Johnson and Avery Burton both recorded two, along with Kallie Thrift. Jyhia Sturghill had one.
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