Box Score CLARKSDALE – Freshman Anna Rosenbaum scored a career-high 16 points and Northwest overcame a poor shooting night to knock off Coahoma 73-66 to open north division play. 

Northwest won its third game in a row in improving to 6-2 overall and 1-0 in the division, while Coahoma fell to 1-5 overall and 0-1 in the north. 

Despite being out-shot 42 to 31 percent on the night, it was hustle plays and defense that helped the Lady Rangers to victory. Northwest forced 38 turnovers and had 21 steals that led to 35 points on the other end. It's the fifth time this season forcing 30 or more turnovers.  

Northwest built a 37-29 lead at the half after trailing by six in the early going. From the 11:29-mark in the first half until the end of regulation, the Lady Rangers never trailed again. 

Kristina Mays led Northwest in scoring for a fourth consecutive game with 17 on just 4-of-16 aim, while Rosenbaum had 16 off the bench and Carshava Sutton and Halle Knowles followed with eight. Sutton added a team-high seven rebounds.

Former Lady Ranger Ashley Smith had a big night for the Lady Tigers, posting a double-double with 10 points and 19 rebounds, followed by 15 points and nine boards from Shontrell Williams.

Northwest will return to action on Monday, Dec. 9 as they play host to Northeast. Tipoff is 5 p.m.

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