WINONA LAKE – After giving up a 10-point lead over Elkhart Christian after three quarters, host Lakeland Christian earned a 49-48 overtime win over the Lady Eagles Thursday night. LCA led 17-10 after the first quarter and 26-16 at halftime. The teams each scored 11 points in the third quarter before Elkhart Christian staged its comeback. Seniors Rachel Sand and Hannah Delp had 15 and 14 points, respectively, for the Lady Cougars. Junior Melissa Goss added nine points and senior Carissa Urschalitz scored six points and pulled down six rebounds. The Lady Cougars will take a 9-7 record into Saturday’s game at No. 5 (Class 1A) Argos. LAKELAND CHRISTIAN 49, ELKHART CHRISTIAN 48 OT EC 10 6 11 16 5 – 48 LCA 17 9 11 6 6 – 49 Elkhart Christian – A. Buckles 26, M. Reddy 10, B. McKibbin 7, B. Hasse 5. Total – 48 Lakeland Christian – Hannah Delp 15, Rachel Sand 14, Melissa Goss 9, Carissa Urschalitz 6, Brady Gross 3, Abigail Fishel 1, Ellie Nieveen 1. Total – 49 LCA Stats: Rebounds – Anna Reimink 11, Sand 8, Urshalitz 6, Gross 4, Delp 3, Nieveen 2; Turnovers 20; Assists 14; Steals 11; Blocks 8. Records – Elkhart Christian 3-11, LCA 9-7
