The game between George Rogers Clark and Mercer County was closely contested, but George Rogers Clark was able to gain a small advantage in key areas such as shooting efficiency, defensive rebounding, and second chance points. With solid contributions from their starters and bench players, they were able to come out on top with a final score of 51-43.
Ciara Byars of George Rogers Clark led all scorers with 22 points, while Anna Drakeford led Mercer County with 20 points. Both teams had similar turnover percentages, with George Rogers Clark committing 10 turnovers and Mercer County committing 12 turnovers. However, George Rogers Clark was able to capitalize on their opponent’s turnovers, scoring 12 points off of Mercer County’s turnovers. Additionally, George Rogers Clark led for the majority of the game, with Mercer County only leading for 2 minutes and 11 seconds.
Shooting Percentages: George Rogers Clark shot 48.8% from the field, while Mercer County shot 42.5%. This indicates that George Rogers Clark was more efficient with their shots and made the most of their opportunities.
3-Point Shooting: George Rogers Clark made 4 of 12 3-point attempts, while Mercer County made 3 of 8 attempts. Although both teams had similar 3-point shooting percentages, George Rogers Clark was able to make one more 3-pointer, which may have helped them gain a small advantage.
Offensive and Defensive Rebounding: George Rogers Clark had 5 offensive rebounds and 17 defensive rebounds, while Mercer County had 7 offensive rebounds and 19 defensive rebounds. Although Mercer County had more offensive rebounds, George Rogers Clark was able to limit their opponent’s second-chance opportunities with solid defensive rebounding.
Second Chance Points: George Rogers Clark scored 10 second chance points, while Mercer County scored 5 second chance points. This again indicates that George Rogers Clark was able to limit their opponent’s second-chance opportunities and capitalize on their own.
Bench Scoring: George Rogers Clark’s bench contributed 2 points, while Mercer County’s bench only scored 1 point. Although both teams had limited bench scoring, George Rogers Clark was able to get valuable contributions from their bench players.
