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12/13 MBC Opens Up USA South Action vs Meredith.

The Fighting Squirrels got to open the USA South season at home against the Avenging Angels of Meredith College.

MBC would open the game with a 12-0 run in the first half. The Squirrels would control most of the first half with good shooting from the floor and lead by as much as 22 points, closing the half leading 39-18.

The Avenging Angels would change up their game and make a surge in the second half by forcing the ball inside and getting to the free throw line. The score was cut to 52-43 with 6:29 left to play.

Baldwin would regain composure and move the ball around to create more offense, closing out the game 71-53 and an 18 point win.

Sabrina Desper led MBC with 20 points and 6 rebounds, Kara Hawkins just missed her third consecutive double-double with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Christie Hamilton had 10 points and 7 rebounds with 4 assists, while point guard Deja Budd added 7 points and 5 assists.

The Squirrels are back in action against Peace College tomorrow at 2pm.