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| Sofia Chadwick 8 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals (photo by Jim Lindquist) |
The loss snapped a modest two-game win streak for the Tigers who were coming off a consolation championship performance at the Monticello Holiday Tournament.
"Basically, the girls will need to toughen up, both physically
and mentally, for us to compete in a very good Missota Conference," coach Sondra Chadwick said. "There will
be no 'off'' nights as each team is good."
Farmington (2-11) led 6-0 and 8-2 at the outset, but by halftime the visitors had pulled ahead by a basket at 28-26.
"We knew they (Shakopee) would pressure us on the perimeter and we did a good job of being patient and taking care of the ball," Chadwick said. "They were keying in on Sofia (Chadwick) but when that happens, we need to recognize that it opens up other shooters
and they need to knock down the shots."
Alicia Hett had seven points and Jordan Homeier six to lead the first half offense. Chadwick, the team's leading scorer (16.3 points per game), didn't regsiter a field goal in the first half against the badgering Shakopee defense.
The first four minutes of the second half were pivotal. The Sabers hit five of their first seven shots and forced several Tiger turnovers while building a lead that would eventually reach 16 points.
"We obviously weren't mentally ready to come out for the second half," coach Chadwick said. "We can't afford to let a team make a run like than and expect to come back."
Farmington finished with balanced scoring--just not enough of it. Hett finished with a team-high nine-points while Chadwick and Jordyn Homeier each tallied eight. Syndey Speer and Kaitlin Gorden scored six apiece. Chadwick led in assists (7), rebounds (6) and steals (3).
The Tigers get back on the court next Tuesday when they travel to Chaska for a Missota Conference game.
