An unstoppable performance by BBE’s junior center, Amanda Illies, along with poor shooting from the Bulldogs, combined to bring about the defeat.
At the end of the first quarter, Paynesville trailed by only four, but the Jaguars pulled away in the second quarter, outscoring Paynesville 15-9.
The Bulldogs had a rough night, both from the line and from the field.
“Shooting 8 for 29 from the free throw line really hurt us,” said coach Cameron Mahlum.
Attempting to force some turnovers on their guards, the Bulldogs pressed full court, but Illies brought the ball up to relieve the pressure.
“This allowed some easy hoops,” said coach Mahlum.
The Bulldogs were led by senior Amanda Lieser, who had 17 points and five steals.
!st Quarter: BBE 19, Paynesville 15;
2nd: BBE 15, Pville 9;
3rd: BBE 14, Pville 14;
4th: BBE 19, Pville 13;
Final: BBE 67, Pville 51.
Bulldogs Scoring
Field Goals: Tangen 2; Michaelis 5; Lieser 7; Orbeck 2; Beek 3; Benson 1; R. Elliot 1;
Free Throws: Tangen 1-2; Michaelis 2-9; Lieser 3-6; Orbeck 1-5; Beek 0-2; Lindquist 1-2; Hennen 0-1; Kascht 0-2;
Points: Tangen 5, Michaelis 13; Lieser 17; Orbeck 5; Beek 6; Lindquist 1; Benson 2; R. Elliot 2;
Bulldogs totals: FG: 21-53; FT: 8-29; PTS: 51;
BBE Totals: FG: 28; FT: 11-26; PTS: 67;
Three-point goals: Paynesville (1): Michaelis; BBE: none
GAME STATS
BULLDOGS
Rebounds: Tangen 6; Michaelis 5; Lieser 3; Beek 4; Orbeck 3; Lindquist 1;
Assists: Michaelis 1; Lieser 2;
Steals: Tangen 4; Michaelis 2; Lieser 5;Beek 1; Orbeck 3;Lindquist 1; Hennen 1;
Totals: Reb: 22; A: 3; S: 17;
Kimball
On Friday night, the Bulldogs walked away with a 52-47 win over Kimball.
Lac Qui Parle Valley also pulled a Friday night win in Kimball’s tourney.
Friday night’s game was a definite turn around from Tuesday night. The Bulldogs shot 52 percent from the line, up from only 28 percent against BBE. They also forced 47 turnovers on Kimball.
The Bulldogs’ defense really showed itself, as they outscored the Kimball Cubs in all but one quarter of the game.
“Balanced scoring and great intensity on defense led us to victory,” said coach Mahlum.
“Anytime you force 47 turnovers you should win,” he added.
Shooting from the field caused some trouble once again for the Bulldogs, as they shot only 38 percent.
Senior Amanda Lieser led the Bulldogs, scoring twelve points and grabbing six steals.
!st Quarter: Kimball 12, Paynesville 14;
2nd: Kim 13, Pville 15;
3rd: Kim 12, Pville 11;
4th: Kim 10, Pville 12;
Final: Kim 47, Pville 52.
Bulldogs Scoring
Field Goals: Tangen 4; Michaelis 4; Lieser 6; Orbeck 2; Beek 3; Benson 1
Free Throws: Tangen 3-4; Michaelis 1-4; Lieser 0-1; Orbeck 4-8; Beek 3-4;
Points: Tangen 11, Michaelis 10; Lieser 12; Orbeck 8; Beek 9; Benson 2;
Bulldogs totals: FG: 20-59; FT: 11-21; PTS: 52;
Kimball totals: FG: 18-51; FT: 11-22; PTS: 47;
Three-point goals: Paynesville (1): Michaelis; Kimball: none.
GAME STATS
BULLDOGS
Rebounds: Tangen 4; Michaelis 6; Lieser 5; Beek 4; Orbeck 3; Lindquist 3; Benson 2; Kascht 1; R. Elliot 1;
Assists: Tangen 4; Michaelis 3; Lieser 5; Beek 1; Orbeck 1; Benson 2;
Steals: Tangen 4; Michaelis 3; Lieser 6; Beek 1; Orbeck 5;
Totals: Reb: 29; A: 16; S: 19;
LQPV
Saturday night’s championship tourney game ended with LQPV defeating Paynesville 56-42.
The Eagles started strong, outscoring Paynesville 14-7 in the first quarter. Throughout the second and third quarters the lead bounced from team to team, with the score ending up tied at both half time and at the end of the third quarter.
The Bulldogs’ focus was to keep on LQPV's senior center Jenny Ulstad, who came into the game scoring mostly off rebounds.
“The girls performed the game plan well. We wanted to force Ulstad to shoot from ten to fifteen feet. She didn't get many easy put backs,” said coach Mahlum.
During the fourth quarter, LQPV outscored Paynesville 23-9.
“This game was a game of runs. Unfortunately, theirs was in the fourth quarter. Ulstad just couldn’t miss,” added Mahlum.
The Bulldogs, despite the loss, had a wonderful night from the line, shooting 17 for 25 (68 percent).
The Bulldogs were led by senior Steph Tangen, who had 11 points and four steals.
“We learned a great deal this week. I hope we show that as the conference season begins,” said Mahlum.
The Bulldogs host Litchfield this Thursday, Dec. 5. NLS plays here next Monday, Dec. 9. The junior varsity game begins at 6:15 p.m. Varsity starts at approximately 7:45 p.m.
1st Quarter: LQPV 14, Paynesville 7;
2nd: LQPV 5, Pville 12;
3rd: LQPV 14, Pville 14;
4th: LQPV 23, Pville 9;
Final: LQPV 56, Pville 42.
Bulldogs Scoring
Field Goals: Tangen 3; Michaelis 4; Lieser 3; Beek 1; Benson 1;
Free Throws: Tangen 5-6; Michaelis 2-5; Lieser 2-3; Beek 5-7; Benson 1-2; Lindquist 2-2;
Points: Tangen 11, Michaelis 10; Lieser 9; Beek 7; Benson 3; Lindquist 2;
Bulldogs totals: FG: 12; FT: 17-25; PTS: 42;
LQPV totals: FG: 21; FT: 8-22; PTS: 56;
Three-point goals: Paynesville (1): Lieser; LQPV: none.
GAME STATS
BULLDOGS
Rebounds: Tangen 5; Michaelis 7; Lieser 6; Beek 5; Orbeck 1; Lindquist 1; Benson 6;
Assists: Tangen 1; Michaelis 1; Lieser 1; Beek 1;
Steals: Tangen 4; Michaelis 2; Lieser 1;
Totals: Reb: 31; A: 4; S: 9;