The Salem Lady Wildcats season came to an end last night falling to 2nd seed Triad in Troy 52-37. Salem trailed just 12-10 after the opening quarter, but Triad outscored Salem 18-6 in the second to take a double digit lead to the break. Jordan Kessler finished with 13 for Salem, Emma Gregg added 8. Salem also says goodbye to their 3 seniors in Gregg, Lauren Burge and Natalie Lee. Salem’s season ends at 16-15 on the year.
Triad will take on Effingham after the Hearts eliminated Centralia in the 2nd game last night 47-32.
Also last night at Herrin, Marion beat the hosts 74-45 and Freeburg nipped Waterloo 50-49. At Olney, Civic Memorial beat Mattoon 57-28 and Highland over Olney 40-24.
Tonight scheduled in 3a at Mt Vernon, the Lady Rams take on East St Louis at 6:30. The opening game at 5pm will see Carbondale take on Mascoutah.
