Mustangs falter in 4th quarter
PERU, Neb. - The Peru State women's basketball team exploded for a 17-0 burst in the fourth quarter Saturday and topped Mount Mercy, 75-67, in a Heart of America Conference game.
Mount Mercy led, 59-55, with 4:54 left, but Peru State rode its 17-0 spurt to a commanding 72-59 advantage with 1:36 remaining.
Brianna Thomas topped the Mustangs with 23 points. Sandra Mia contributed 11 points and nine rebounds. Kennedi Fulwylie had 10 points and eight rebounds. Taseandra Parker grabbed nine rebounds. Abbi Kinnaird had four assists.
Maddy McPhillips scored 16 points for Peru State.