Carmel closed out the regular season with a three-game win streak, beating Ben Davis 62-48 in a Metropolitan Conference game at the Giants’ gym.
The Greyhounds led 15-10 after the first quarter and 27-24 at halftime. Carmel then took over in the third period, allowing the Giants only six points while pouring in 22. That gave the ‘Hounds a 49-30 lead, and that carried them through the fourth quarter.
Hannah Lach scored 18 points for Carmel, while Kate Clarke added 12 points. Both players made two 3-pointers. Emily Roper dominated the boards with 12 rebounds and also handed out five assists.
The Greyhounds finished MIC play with a 5-2 record, tying for second with Lawrence North. Carmel is 14-6 overall and will play next Friday in the semi-finals of the Zionsville sectional. The ‘Hounds will take on the winner of Tuesday’s game between Westfield and Fishers.
CARMEL 62, BEN DAVIS 48
Carmel FG FT TP PF
Erin Baker 4-7 0-1 8 2
Kate Clarke 4-10 2-2 12 4
Hannah Lach 5-9 6-6 18 1
Emily Roper 3-5 1-2 8 2
Laura Valiente 1-2 0-2 2 2
Riley Pennington 2-3 2-2 6 4
Mackenzie Thomas 3-5 2-2 8 3
Totals 22-41 13-17 62 18
Score by Quarters
Carmel 15 12 22 13 – 62
Ben Davis 10 14 6 18 – 48
Carmel 3-point shooting (5-10) Lach 2-5, Clarke 2-4, Roper 1-1.
Carmel rebounds (29) Roper 12, Pennington 4, Baker 3, Clarke 3, Lach 3,Valiente 2, Clarke 2.