Emporia, KS – The Manhattan Lady Indians saw its seven-game win streak come to end Thursday night. Emporia, the number five team in 5A, led from start to finish to beat Manhattan 52-41.
The Indians were led in scoring sophomore Kat Ball who finished with 20 points. 14 of those points were scored in the 2nd half and she hit three 3-pointers in the game. Senior Maxine Doering, one of a few Indians who dealt with foul trouble, added six points. Emporia was led by Emporia State signee Addie Kirmer with 21 points.
Postgame thoughts from MHS head coach Scott Mall
Manhattan falls to 7-2 overall and 2-1 in Centennial League play. Emporia improves its record 7-1 and 2-0 in league play. Manhattan will get little before they head East on I-70 to play on the road at 4-4 Blue Valley-Stilwell Friday night. Tipoff scheduled for 6 PM. Pregame at 5:45 on KMAN.
