Fast finish keeps Carmel girls perfect

Carmel got a tough battle at Brownsburg Friday night, but finished the game with a flourish and won 61-46, extending its undefeated start to 12-0.
The Class 4A No. 1 Greyhounds led 18-14 after the first quarter and 34-27 at halftime. The Bulldogs tied the game at 39-all late in the third period before Carmel scored five straight points to close the quarter.
Brownsburg again had the game tied at 46-46, but the Greyhounds ran off 15 straight points in a run that carried them to the final buzzer. Tomi Taiwo led Carmel, draining three 3-pointers on her way to 17 points.
Three more players reached double figures. Jasmine McWilliams scored 16 points and earned a double-double by collecting 10 rebounds. Amy Dilk had 13 points, dished out eight assists, pulled five rebounds and made four steals. Reagan Hune added 11 points and corralled nine rebounds.
Next up for the Greyhounds is a trip to North Central next Friday, Dec. 15, for a Metropolitan Conference game with the 4A No. 3 Panthers.