Topic: Basketball
202244D3
Madison Central vs. Berea (Girls)
44th District Tournament
Paul S. McBrayer Arena
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
February 22, 2022
Madison Central coach Robert Cooksey started the following lineup: 5-10 So. Bailey Hensley, 5-7 So. Eden Carter, 5-9 Sr. Kessaney Melton, 5-7 Fr. Brittany Campbell, and 5-6 Fr. Nataya Strader. Berea coach Dammian Stepp countered with 5-8 Sr. Alexis Newman, 5-7 Jr. Abigail Beard, 5-9 Jr. Chesney Lovins, 5-5 Sr. Isis Rodgers, and 5-6 Sr. Mati Stepp.
Berea raced out to a 15-4 first quarter lead but Madison Central scored 12 consecutive points to take a 16-15 lead. However Berea regained control of the game and pulled away in the final quarter for a 46-33 victory. Berea scored 30 points in the paint and repeatedly got open and were rewarded by crisp passes from Mati Stepp that resulted in easy baskets. Berea shot 55.2% from the field including one of six from the three point line. The Lady Pirates connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored eight points off seven Madison Central turnovers. Madison Central shot 25.5% from the field including three of 22 from beyond the arc. The Lady Indians connected on four of nine free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 18 Berea turnovers.
Chesney Lovins led Berea with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Lovins was seven of eight from the field and four of five from the free throw line. Mati Stepp added 13 points, four rebounds, and six assists. Alexis Newman recorded nine points and nine rebounds.
Bailey Hensley led Madison Central with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals. Brittany Campbell added six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists.
Madison Central,7,9,8,9,33
Berea,15,4,9,18,46
Madison Central (33) – Hensley 19, Eden Carter 0, Melton 2, Bri. Campbell 6, Strader 0, Metcalfe 2, Freeman 4.
Berea (46) – Newman 9, Beard 2, Lovins 18, Rodgers 4, M. Ste 13.
A special thanks to the 44th District Stats Crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.