URSULINE WINS BATTLE OF THE U

By Ty Bartell 

YOUNGSTOWN OH- In a commanding performance on Saturday afternoon, the Ursuline Fighting Irish Girls
Basketball team secured a resounding win over The United Golden Eagles with a final score of 58-27.

The game kicked off with a competitive first quarter, with The Irish holding a narrow lead of 12-8. Ursuline then shifted into high gear in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 15-4 and establishing a comfortable 27-12 halftime advantage.

Although United made a slight comeback in the third quarter, posting an 11-9 advantage, Ursuline maintained control with a score of 36-23. The Irish closed out the game emphatically in the fourth quarter, dominating with a 22-4 performance and securing the victory with a final score of 58-27.

The standout players for Ursuline were Lily Scott and Meredith Gray. Scott led the game with an impressive 19 points and showcased excellent passing throughout the game. Meanwhile, Gray made significant contributions defensively, disrupting passing lanes, accumulating steals, and adding 14 points to the scoreboard. Brooke O’Palick and Julie Lee each contributed 6 points for Ursuline.

On the opposing side, Grace Knight led United in scoring with 14 points, followed by Katie Dees with 6 points for The Golden Eagles.

Looking ahead, Ursuline, with a season record of 8-7, will focus on their upcoming game next Saturday when they host The Louisville Leopards (11-4) on January 20th at 2:30 p.m. Meanwhile, United (10-4) will return to conference play, hosting The Leetonia Bears (1-13) on

Thursday, January 18th, with a 6 p.m. tip-off. The Bears, coming off their first win of the season, promise an intriguing matchup. Basketball enthusiasts can stay updated on Ursuline and United basketball throughout the season with live games, scores, stats, stories, and more on YSN.