Lady Royals blow 12-point lead, lose to Bourbon County, 54-52

The Mason County Lady Royals led 35-23 at the half, but lost to the Bourbon County Lady Colonels 54-52 tonight at The Fieldhouse.

The Lady Royals were up 46-39 with seven minutes left in the game, but did not score again until the 2:41 mark.

Mason County had a chance to tie the game, but missed four shots in the closing seconds.

Emma Taylor led the Lady Royals in scoring with 11 points. Sam Schumacher added 10 points.

Mason County plays at Greenup County Thursday night.

BC (20-9) Bentley 8, Hardy 6, Murphy 19, Kelly 17, Hammelback 2, Johnson 2

MC (14-12) Brooks 9, Henry 2, Littleton 7, Taylor 11, Glover 2, Harrison 2, Payne 7, White 2, Schumacher 10

BC   16 07 16 15- 54

MC 18 17 09 08- 52