The Bryan Lady Bears overcame a sluggish third quarter with a dominant final frame to secure a 49-28 victory over Tinora. Led by the scoring duo of Averyann Fisher and Josey Arnold, Bryan turned a tight five-point game into a 21 point win down the stretch.
Game Breakdown
• First Half: Bryan established control early, jumping out to an 11-4 lead after the first quarter. Their defense held firm in the second, limiting Tinora to just 6 points, allowing the Lady Bears to take a 21-10 advantage into halftime.
• The Tinora Rally: Tinora came out of the locker room with defensive intensity, stifling Bryan’s offense in the third quarter. Tinora outscored Bryan 11-5 in the period, cutting the deficit to just 26-21 heading into the final stanza.
• The Fourth Quarter Surge: The game was decided in the final eight minutes. Bryan’s offense erupted for 23 points—nearly matching their total for the first three quarters combined. Simultaneously, their defense locked down, holding Tinora to just 7 points to seal the 21-point victory.
Key Stats & Players
• Averyann Fisher (#14): Led all scorers with a game-high 17 points, doing significant damage from the free-throw line (7 made FTs).
• Josey Arnold (#22): Played a pivotal role with 15 points, including a three-pointer and a strong 6-of-6 performance from the charity stripe.
• Amiyah Langham (#4): Contributed 8 points to the winning effort.
• Piper Hanna (#11): Added 7 points, including a three-pointer.
Ball security played a major role in the outcome. Bryan played a clean game with only 9 turnovers, while their defensive pressure forced Tinora into 17 turnovers. Additionally, Bryan capitalized on free throws, making 15 as a team.