Pembroke 41, Coe-Brown 40
Key players: Pembroke – Ashley Stephens (18 points), Cierra Hill (9 points), Rachel Clark (6 points), Lindsay St. Jacques (5 points), Paige Boudreau (defense); Coe Brown – Lauren Curtin (14 points), Val White (11 points)
Highlights: Stephens hit two free throws with no time on the clock to lift help the Spartans rally past Coe-Brown in their season-opener on Friday. Pembroke struggled against Coe-Brown’s press in the first half, but made the necessary adjustments in the second half and turned up the defensive intensity in the fourth quarter.
Coach’s quote: “First game jitters were definitely evident in the first half, but at halftime the girls came together and told themselves they wanted this game. We came out in the second half with more composure and overcame a seven-point deficit to beat a tough Coe-Brown team. The Lady Spartans showed real grit, especially in the fourth quarter, with a few key defensive moments from Paige Boudreau and Cierra Hill. Overall, it was a great team win with key contributions from all.” – Pembroke’s Caitlin Powers
Records: Pembroke 1-0; Coe-Brown 0-1