Box Score Bluefield, WV- The Big Blues WBB was back in action today against the Salem International Tigers. It was a back and forth game with the Tigers coming out on top 72-66.
This game was a hard fought battle that saw multiple lead changes in each quarter. Tierra Richberg started the scoring for the Blues with a jumper. But the tigers were able to gain a small lead by getting to the free throw line making 5 of their 10 opportunities. This helped them take a 21-15 lead at the first intermission.
But the second quarter really saw the Big Blues offense come alive. The team was able to make 3 buckets from downtown, helping them crawl back into the game. BSC's defense was also stellar in the quarter as they forced 8 turnovers. This helped the team head to the locker room with a 37-35 lead for the first time this calendar year.
But the 3rd quarter is where the Lady Blues struggled only able to score 10 points. The turnover bug was on their side this quarter as they coughed it up 9 times. That along with some outside shooting by the Tigers helped them take the lead at the end of the 3rd by a score of 57-47.
But to the Blues credit they gave it their all on Senior Day in the 4th quarter. They started going inside to Tierra and Senior Janae Williams and getting to the free throw line. For this quarter alone they made 9 of their 14 free throw attempts. But the 10 point deficit for the Lady Blues was too much and they fell 72-66.
Tierra Richberg led the way with a double-double with 30 points and 15 rebounds for the Blues. The team for the night was 23-67 from the field and 3-16 from downtown.
The Big Blues will be back in action on Monday as they travel to Ohio Valley. Tip is at 5:30. Check back on the BSC social media accounts for links to live stats/video.
