Published: January 05, 2008 07:49 pm      

Lady Tigers stage unbelievable comeback against Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN — After a nip and tuck first half that ended with Corsicana taking a slim 25-23 lead into the intermission, Midlothian exploded for an 18-2 run in the third quarter to lead 41-27 going into the final period.

Looking to put the game away the Lady Panthers continued to push the lead with a 6-1 run to lead 47-28 for an apparent rout with 5:30 left in the game.

But the Tigers had other ideas.

After a timeout the Lady Tigers bursted onto the floor to record the biggest comeback ever recorded in Midlothian’s Panther Arena.

Using an all out blitzing full court pressure defense the Lady Tigers forced Midlothian into 10 turnovers in the final five minutes of play.

Every turnover turned into points for the Lady Tigers and the defense held the host team scoreless to knot the game at 47-47 at the end of regulation play.

The tenacious Lady Tigers’ press only caused two Midlothian turnovers in the overtime period, but that was enough as the Lady Tigers put up 10 points, six on free throws and a pair of jump shots to put the game on ice, 57-53.

Semethia Fielder scored 18 points in the contest, 13 over the last nine minutes of the game, to lead the Lady Tigers scoring.

Also scoring in double figures were Amber Ames (12), Amari Dowell (12) and Capricia Jones (10).

Midlothian was led by sophomore Natalie Ruud with 19 points, including four from 3-point land for the post player.

Rachael Walters (16) and Cameron Hartson (12) also hit double figures for the Panthers.



Corsicana (2-2) 13 12 2 20 10 57

Midlothian (0-4) 13 10 18 6 6 53



Corsicana: Amber Ames, 12; Brittany Winfrey, 5; Capricia Jones, 10; Samethia Fielder, 18; Amari Dowell, 12.

Midlothian: C. Hartson 12, R. Walters 16, H. Miller 4, A. Byrum 2, N. Ruud 19.