Lady Saints edged by Augusta 55-54 in OT

Alexis Shields made 1-of-2 free throws with 1.6 seconds left in overtime to give the Augusta Lady Panthers a 55-54 victory over the St. Patrick Lady Saints tonight in the Hoops for Hope at the Panthers Den in Augusta.

With the score tied at 54-54, St. Patrick had a chance to take the lead, but missed a shot and was called for a foul on the rebound.

Augusta was in the double bonus. Shields missed the first free throw, but made the second.

The Lady Panthers outscored the Lady Saints 11-10 in the extra period.

Nicole Arthur scored a game-high 21 points for Augusta.

Three Lady Saints scored in double figures, led by Justina Klee with 18 points. Libby Gallenstein scored 12 points and Caroline McKay added 10 points.

St. Patrick is back in action Wednesday night at home against Fleming County.

A (2-7) N. Arthur 21, H. Arthur 9, Shields 7, Kelsch 8, Harper 6, Darnell 4

SP (3-3) Klee 18, Gallenstein 12, C. McKay 10, Hughes 9, Faust 3, L. McKay 2