Lady Flashes grabbed a 42-32 Senior Night overtime win against Tallulah Academy

The St. Aloysius girls’ basketball team emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Tallulah Academy, securing a 42-32 win in overtime.

“This win feels really good especially since we didn’t beat them last time and we have a really young team but it felt really special to get that final win at home,” Maddy McSherry said.

The game started off with a bang as Taryn Lusby sank a 3-pointer and made a couple of free throws. Chandler Wood and Evelyn Morgan responded for TA, resulting in a tied score of 6-6 at the end of the first quarter. Megan Theriot showcased her skills in the
second quarter, executing a quick crossover and effortlessly making a layup. Emma Collins and Catheryn Oliver of TA countered with some impressive 3-pointers, pushing the Lady Trojans ahead. Lusby’s 3-pointer and a swift shot by Olivia Larsen revitalized the Lady Flashes’ game, narrowing the deficit to 17-15 by
halftime.

Taryn Lusby: Photo by Richard Miller

The third quarter belonged entirely to Theriot, as she consistently delivered multiple shots, giving St. Al a slim 24-23 lead heading into the fourth quarter. In the final quarter, Theriot
struck again with a 3-pointer, and senior Maddy McSherry sealed the deal with two crucial free throws, equalizing the score at 32-32 and sending the game into overtime.

Megan Theriot: Photo by Richard Miller

During overtime, the Lady Flashes’ defense demonstrated exceptional prowess as TA failed to score a single point. McSherry and Lusby contributed more points to the board, while Larsen confidently made a free throw, securing the 42-32 victory for St. Al. Theriot emerged as the top scorer for the Lady Flashes, accumulating 17 points, followed closely by Lusby with 13 points. McSherry contributed eight points, while Larsen and Elle Larson
added three and one point, respectively.

Olivia Larsen: Photo by Richard Miller

Abigail Kennedy and Collins both scored six points for TA.