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HAMLET, Ind. – Defense and determination carried the Lady Trojans through a grinding sectional contest Tuesday night at The Den, as they outlasted Oregon-Davis 39-24 in a game where offensive execution proved challenging for both sides. The victory, while far from aesthetically pleasing, showcased Triton's ability to win when shots aren't falling – a crucial trait in tournament basketball. Senior Avery Viers carried the offensive load for the Trojans, scoring a game-high 17 points on 6-of-16 shooting while adding six rebounds. Viers attacked the basket consistently in the physical contest, converting 5-of-9 free throw attempts. Senior Sierra Hawley battled through a difficult shooting night to contribute seven points, while Lydia Hammond provided a crucial spark off the bench with six points on perfect 2-of-2 shooting, including a pair of three-pointers in just six minutes of action. After Oregon-Davis held a slim 21-22 advantage at halftime, Triton's defense took control. The Trojans held the Bobcats to just three points over the final 16 minutes, as Oregon-Davis managed only one field goal on 27 second-half attempts. The Bobcats finished the game shooting 16.0% from the field (8-of-50) and a dismal 8.0% from three-point range (2-of-25), including 0-for-16 from beyond the arc in the second half. Triton dominated the boards, outrebounding Oregon-Davis 37-28, including a 13-7 advantage on the offensive glass. Chloe McKinney was a force on the glass despite limited scoring, pulling down six offensive rebounds. Savannah Hawley added eight total rebounds in a well-rounded performance. The rebounding edge translated directly to second-chance opportunities, with Triton scoring 11 second-chance points compared to zero for Oregon-Davis. The Trojans also held a 20-10 advantage in points in the paint. Team Effort Senior Mylie Groves orchestrated the offense with seven assists while adding four steals and three points. The Trojans forced 20 turnovers, converting them into eight points, while committing just 14 turnovers themselves. Sarah Thompson led Oregon-Davis with 11 points and eight rebounds, while Gabriella Krause added five points despite shooting struggles (1-of-15). The Bobcats' offensive woes compounded in the second half when their outside shooting went completely cold. Triton (8-15) advances to Friday's 6:30 pm ET Sectional Semi-final against Culver (16-6). Triton owns the all-time series 49-18 and tournament series 5-1. However, Culver won the last meeting on Jan. 16, 39-30. • TRITON 39, OREGON-DAVIS 24 At The Den TRITON: Avery Viers 6-16 5-9 17; Sierra Hawley 3-18 0-6 7; Lydia Hammond 2-2 0-0 6; Mylie Groves 1-7 0-2 3; Savannah Hawley 1-8 0-0 2; Chloe McKinney 1-4 0-0 2; Austyn Wright 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 15-61 5-17 39. OREGON-DAVIS: Sarah Thompson 4-11 3-6 11; Gabriella Krause 1-15 3-4 5; Eryn MacMillan 2-12 0-0 5; Trinity Vaszari 1-8 0-0 3; Madison Zelaya 0-3 0-0 0; Victoria Nagai 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 8-50 6-10 24. Triton 8 14 13 4 - 39 Oregon-Davis 11 10 2 1 - 24 3-point goals: Triton 4-17 (Lydia Hammond 2-2; Sierra Hawley 1-2; Mylie Groves 1-7; Avery Viers 0-2; Austyn Wright 0-1; Janika Kemp 0-3), Oregon-Davis 2-25 (Eryn MacMillan 1-7; Trinity Vaszari 1-8; Gabriella Krause 0-8; Madison Zelaya 0-2). Total Fouls: Triton 12, Oregon-Davis 15. Fouled out: Zelaya. Rebounds: Triton 37 (Savannah Hawley 8, Chloe McKinney 6, Sierra Hawley 6, Avery Viers 6, Lydia Hammond 5, Mylie Groves 3, Austyn Wright 3), Oregon-Davis 28 (Gabriella Krause 9, Sarah Thompson 8, Eryn MacMillan 5, Trinity Vaszari 2, Madison Zelaya 2, Victoria Nagai 2). Assists: Triton 11 (Mylie Groves 7, Sierra Hawley 2, Chloe McKinney 1, Janika Kemp 1), Oregon-Davis 2 (Gabriella Krause 1, Sarah Thompson 1). Turnovers: Triton 14, Oregon-Davis 20. Steals: Triton 7 (Mylie Groves 4, Savannah Hawley 2, Sierra Hawley 1), Oregon-Davis 3 (Madison Zelaya 2, Eryn MacMillan 1). Blocks: Triton 2 (Savannah Hawley 1, Avery Viers 1), Oregon-Davis 2 (Sarah Thompson 2). Article writing assisted by AI Media outlets and fans are encouraged to share our posts on Facebook; however, you may not reproduce the articles or accompanying images on your own website.