Oakwood versus Walnut Springs, Regional Semifinals

End Game
Oakwood defeats Walnut Springs 61- to reach the regional finals at noon Saturday against Neches. Taylor Tucker led Oakwood with 15 points and 11 rebounds and sat on the bench for the fourth quarter as Oakwood head coach Lori Shead rested her starters during the fourth quarter in preperation for Saturday's game.
While the two semifinal games were lopsided victories by Neches and Oakwood, that should not be the case Saturday. Expect a battle between the District 24-A teams for the chance to reach the state tournament.

Fourth Quarter
2:23 - Oakwood's Ava Walker goes down hard to the court after being fouled underneath the basket. It is the second time she has been hit to the floor. She stays on the floor for a couple of minutes before getting up on her own power and being taken to the bench where she looks like she is all right. Oakwood is leading 57-19 as the Lady Panthers have their bench players taking care of the fourth quarter.

End Third Quarter
Oakwood is in complete control of the regional semifinal game, leading Walnut Springs 47-14 at the end of the third quarter. Walnut Springs scored only two points in the quarter. Oakwood only had one starter on the court at the end of the third quarter. With a showdown Saturday against Neches, many of the Lady Panter starters may be done for the night so they will be well rested for the regional finals.

Third Quarter
2:37 - Oakwood continues to play strong defense, allowing only two points in the third quarter as the Lady Panthers lead 44-14. Taylor Tucker has a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Halftime
Oakwood leads Walnut Springs 35-12 at halftime. The Lady Panthers held Walnut Springs to four points in the second quarter. The game could be even worse but Oakwood only is shooing 34 percent from the field. However, Oakwood has taken more than twice as many shots as Walnut Springs. Taylor Tucker leads Oakwood with 13 points and eight rebounds and Tori Tucker has 10 points.

Second Quarter
5:26 - The quarter started slowly for the Lady Panthers but Oakwood scored six points in a span of 30 seconds including a pair of steals by Tori Tucker for four points. Oakwood leads 26-8.

End First Quarter
Oakwood leads 19-8 at the end of the first quarter. Taylor Tucker has scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds for the Lady Panthrs and Tiara Tucker and Tori Tucker each have scored four points.

First Quarter
4:06 - 30 second timeout by Oakwood. Lady Panthers lead 12-2 after Felicia Williams' defensive rebound which she took all the way down the court for a layup.

First Quarter
6:00 - The Oakwood Lady Panthers get out to a quick 8-0 lead in the first two minuts of the game. Oakwood's Tori Tucker and Taylor Tucker each have four points and Oakwood has four quick steals.