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| Senior Katie Nguyen, whose late shot achieved La Jolla's first win against Southwest. (Photos by Ed Piper) |
Senior Brooke Strowbridge led La Jolla back from 16 points down in the third quarter to a thrilling last-second win over Southwest (San Diego) Fri., Nov. 23, in the Coronado Tournament.
With 14.3 seconds left, the game tied 39-39, reserve guard Katie Nguyen banked in the winning shot off a turnover against the Vikings' full-court press, and Coach Darice Carnaje's squad held on to win and equal its record at 1-1.
Earlier in the day, the Vikings, enjoying a 10-point lead at one point, suffered a two-point loss to Francis Parker in their season opener and initial game in the Coronado holiday tourney.
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| Senior Kat Kurtchi, a 5'10" guard, scored 17 points in the late afternoon game. |
Strowbridge, who moved from Washington state a year ago, animated La Jolla's attack in the second half of the win over the Raiders, moving the ball and shooting from outside on offense, as well as adding a blocked shot on defense. The 5'9" guard finished with 12 points, including a trio of three-pointers.
Said Nguyen of her winning shot to a teammate, "It was a (close) bank shot. How could I miss that?"
Teammate Kat Kurtchi led all scorers with 17 points, with four three-pointers.
Southwest's Andrea Aguilar led the Lady Raiders with 12 points.
La Jolla also played a pair of games Saturday in the tournament over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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