STURGIS, SD – The Pierre Lady Governors overcame a seven-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Sturgis Scoopers on Friday night at West Gym.

The Lady Govs came out of the gate hot in the first quarter, canning four three pointers and taking a 19-12 lead into the second.

The Scoopers were cold in the second quarter and could only manage six points, two field goals and two free throws, and trailed Pierre 27-18 at the half.

Sturgis exploded for 23 points in the third quarter and were led by Tori Williams, who scored nine in the quarter. The Scoopers led 41-34 headed in the final quarter but then went cold again and were outscored 21-7 by the Lady Govs in the fourth, who dropped in three more treys to pull away for the 55-48 victory.

Pierre (2-1) was led by Molly Olson with 19 points and four three pointers. Emery Larson added 15 for the Lady Govs, who shot 33% from the field and made 16-of-27 free throws for 59%. Pierre committed 23 turnovers and had 25 rebounds.

Sturgis (1-1) shot 32% from the field and made 9-of-16 charity tosses for 56%. The Scoopers had 24 turnovers and grabbed 28 boards and were led by Kierra Killinger, who scored 16 points and had seven rebounds. Williams chipped in nine points, with Addy Kossler adding eight points and five rebounds.

In boys action, the Pierre Governors defeated the Sturgis Scoopers 61-50 in Pierre on Friday night. No statistics were available.

The Scooper girls host the #5 Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles (3-0) on Saturday at West Gym. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:30pm. The Sturgis boys (1-1) travel to Aberdeen on Saturday to take on the Golden Eagles (0-3). Tip-off is scheduled for 12:30pm Mountain time.