Tennent Closes Out Lansdale Catholic with Big Fourth Quarter
The Crusaders kept the score tight, but ultimately couldn't keep up with the Panthers.
In a game that saw both sides go on a series of runs in the first three quarters, the William Tennent Lady Panthers saved their best for last, going on a 14-1 run in the fourth quarter and turning a six point game into a big win. Thanks to patient ball movement and a suffocating defense, the Panthers held the Lansdale Catholic Crusaders to just five fourth quarter points en route to a 53-36 non-league win at home Thursday night. The Panthers, like they have all season, showed active hands on the defensive end, forcing the Crusaders into turnovers and creating extra offensive possessions. The Crusaders struggled at times to break the Panthers’ press, and Tennent guard Alison Malatesta victimized Lansdale Catholic with eight steals. The win …
