Box Score BRANDON – A last-minute rally from the Brandon Bobcats wasn't enough as the 'Cats fell 64-62 to the visiting Lethbridge Pronghorns.
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The Bobcats held a 13-10 lead after the first quarter, and then hit a lay-up just eight seconds into the second quarter. Brandon's shooters went ice-cold after that, allowing the 'Horns to go on a 13-2 run to close the first half.
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Lethbridge didn't let up in the third and most of the fourth, but the Bobcats slowly chipped away at the lead, bringing it to a one-point deficit at 58-57 with one minute left in the game.
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The Pronghorns then hit six clutch free throws in the final minute as the Bobcats were in penalties, sealing the victory.
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Four Pronghorns finished in double-digit scoring, led by Ali Cameron's team-high 19 points. Kim Veldman added 12 points while Mariah Miller and Katlyn Olsen each contributed 10 points.
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Brandon was led by
Cassie Cooke's game-high 22 points, who also finished a few assists shy of a triple-double with 10 board and seven assists, to go along with six steals.
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Kaela Cranston added 16 points and eight boards for the Bobcats
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The win improves Lethbridge's record to 6-13 while Brandon falls to 5-14. The two teams will meet again Saturday night in the final game of the weekend series in Brandon.
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