2/17/2010 - Lady ‘Runners Earn Win in Tyler

In Tyler, the Lady Roadrunners held off Tyler College’s Lady Apaches 72-69 behind 25 points from Marcy Robinson and 12 points from Tiara George. The Lady ‘Runners moved to 22-5, 10-5 with the win.

In Baytown, a wild and crazy first 12 minutes saw the Rebels and Roadrunners engaged in a virtual track meet, with the teams trading fast-break buckets off turnovers. AC’s McKinney, who scored seven of his points in just two minutes in the middle of the first half, hit his fifth free throw to give the Roadrunners a 24-22 lead with 9:45 left in the first half.

Then the ‘Runners hit a four-minute dry spell, all while the Rebels – led by Martin – dropped in three pointers from all over the gym. Nick James, Jekore Tyler and Martin combined for six treys in the 20-2 run that put the Rebels up for good.

The Roadrunners and Lady Roadrunners will host an afternoon doubleheader with Lon Morris Saturday at Shands Gym in Lufkin. Game times are 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.