Christian County couldn’t overcome the long-range bombs of Muhlenberg County in a 75-66 season-opening loss Tuesday.
The Lady Mustangs hit 12 three-pointers, including a pair by Grace Hauslein in the fourth quarter as Muhlenberg ended the game on a 22-11 run.
The contest was close throughout with Christian County leading 19-18 after one quarter and 55-52 after three quarters. The game was tied at 33 at halftime.
Hauslein hit six 3-pointers in the game and finished with 25 points. Destin Armour added 22 points for Muhlenberg County who was 15-of-19 at the free throw line. They were a perfect 12-for-12 in the second half.
Trinity McGee led Christian County with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and five assists. Reni Shemwell added 14 points, and Amari Brown scored 13 points. Christian County was just 2-of-5 at the free throw line, which isn’t a shocking stat for most teams who travel into the Third Region to play.
Christian County travels to Caldwell County Friday.
Christian County 19 14 22 11—66
Muhlenberg County 18 15 19 22—75
Christian County (1-0) – T. McGee 23, Shemwell 14, Brown 13, Catlett-Watkins 11, Bell 2, Killebrew 2, E. McGee 1
Muhlenberg County (0-1) – Hauslein 25, Armour 22, Joines 18, Stovall 5, Boggess 5