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This game took place on Friday, April 26
Minnesota Seeding Tournament
16 pool Play
MN STARS 19s 61, MN SUNS 16s 58
A short handed Minnesota Stars outlasted the Suns in a game that went right down to the wire. The Stars were All Stars last week, but they were missing the St. Paul Central contingent as they had a banquet. The game was delayed a bit because of the traffic congestion (luckily for us as we got in late too.)
The Suns rose first with a 7-0 lead. The Stars were still trying to get their feet as they rushed in from the outside world. The suffered through a six possession drought to begin the game. Once they got their legs, they ripped off five straight scores to trail 10-9. The first tie came at 16 and the Stars took their first lead at 19-16 on an Ephesia Holmes 3. The Stars then moved out to a 32-22 lead. It was a 16-6 run for the 2008 grads. Holmes had 7 in the run. Jamie Noonan scored twice at the end of the half to shave a point off the Stars lead 35-26. Holmes had 12 points at half time and Brianna Mastey chipped in 10 for the Stars.The Stars duplicated their slow start in the second half with a 8-2 run for the Suns. Pam January had two straight scores as the Suns clawed their way back into the contest 37-34. The Stars eventually started scoring and pulled out to a 45-38 lead. The Suns tied it at 47 on a basket by Kylie Gottsman. That forced a Stars time out. After the time out there were 12 straight empty trips combined for both teams that lasted two minutes. It was the Stars that broke the tie with a basket by Emily Becken. Noonan tied it right up on the next trip with a put back. There were three more ties, the last coming at 58 after a January shot with about a minute to go. The Stars worked the ball around and Kiara Allums took advantage of a drive and hit the shot that proved to be the game winner. Allums then forced the steal in the next possession and Brittnye McSparron added one free throw with 10.6 seconds left. On the missed second free throw Brianna Mastey grabbed the ball and the Stars ran out the clock.
As a side note both regular coaches were gone. Leading the Stars was Tim Hested, and leading the Suns was Peter Long.
photo: Pam January shoots, Briana Mastey defends in the first half.
key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
MN STARS 19s
STARTERS
Brianna Mastey, Becker 13, 15, 86.7, .467 the only post at the star of the game. 7 of her stops in the first half.
Ephesia Holmes, Mpls South 14, 11, 127.3, .636 gave the Stars a jump start in the first half. went to the line four times
Brittnye McSparron, Eastview 12, 13, 92.3, .385 quick guard,likes pull up. did hit a three. went to the line three times.
Kelsey Jacobson, Moorhead 6, 8, 75.0, .250 long distance shooter. also knows how to get the ball to the right people. was 2nd in d stops for Stars
Emily Becken, Centennial 8, 8, 100.0, .500 another long range shooter.
BENCH
Kiara Allums, Centennial 8, 8, 100.0, .500 came up big when the lights were brightest. Missed the entire first half due to weather and traffic. runs the floor. scores off the dribble.
MN SUNS 16s
STARTERS
Becca Kendrick, Bethany 6, 4, 150.0, .500 3 point shooter
Katie Pettit, Howard Lake-W-W, 5, 4, 125.0, .500 point guard. has 3 range
Pam January, Richfield 14, 14, 100.0, .500 strong physical banger as a perimeter. has good pull up. had 10 second half points.
Hannah Hylla, Albany 0, 3, 0.0, .000 post/forward type. very active on d boards. offensively needs to crash the offensive boards to get into flow.
Scotti Moats, Waconia 5, 5, 100.0, .600 post player. needs to be more active on the defensive end.
BENCH
Jamie Noonan, Richfield 12, 13, 92.3, .462 a 3 point shooter. can also score off the drive.
Kylie Gottsman, Osseo 6, 6, 100.0, .500 post player. strong, holds her ground.
Jasmine Mendes, Hopkins 6, 7, 85.7, .429 point guard. led team with assists. has vision
Jessica Fife, Osseo 4, 3, 133.3, .667 post. active
Rhodeshia Robinson, Cooper 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Karen Gogins, Roseville 0, 2, 0.0, .000 perimeter
TRENCH PLAYER
Kiara Allums, game winning basket, game saving steal
BY THE NUMBERS
MN Stars 61, 63, 96.8, .460
MN Suns 58, 63, 92.1, .444
made 3s: Stars 5, Suns 3
ftm/fta-ft%: Stars 14/20-.700; Suns 5/8-.625
bench: Suns 28, Stars 8
DEFENSIVE STOPS
MN STARS 19S
Brianna Mastey 8
Kelsey Jacobson 6
Brittnye McSparron 5.5
Kiara Allums 4.5
Ephesia Holmes 2
Emily Becken 2
totals: 28
MN SUNS 16S
Hannah Hylla 8
Jessica Fife 5
Becca Kendrick 3
Jasmine Mendes 3
Rhodeshia Robinson 3
Katie Pettit 3
Pam January 2
Jamie Noonan 1
Kylie Gottsman 1
Scotti Moats 1
ASSISTS
MN STARS 19s
Kelsey Jacobson 8
Brianna Mastey 6
Ephesia Holmes 4
Brittnye McSparron 3
Emily Becken 2
Kiara Allums 2
totals: 25
MN SUNS 16s
Jasmine Mendes 6
Becca Kendrick 3
Katie Pettit 3
Pam January 3
Jamie Noonan 3
Hannah Hylla 1
Jessica Fife 1
totals: 20
Next up: Suns 15s vs
