LADY IRISH SEARCH FOR NORTH; FALL TO EAST

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The Ursuline Lady Irish were looking to make it back to back wins on Monday.  However, Steel Valley Conference Rival, Youngstown East had other plans in a 56-54 nailbiter in the Yo’.

The Irish trailed 27-21 at the half and In the 3rd quarter fell behind 30-21, but would spring back to life to take a four-point lead in the final stanza.  The final three minutes had both teams going back and forth until the final 6.5 seconds East with a 2 point lead 56-54 turned the ball over with 6.5 seconds left. Unfortunately for the Irish after the inbounds pass they turned the ball over as the buzzer sounded.

*Story contributed by YSN’s Steve Leslie