Southwestern took an early lead, allowed Columbus Christian to rally in the middle quarters then outscored the Crusaders 12-5 in the fourth quarter to secure a 44-36 victory.
The Spartans (1-2) led 14-2 after one quarter but saw that lead cut to 32-31 after three quarters.
Harper McInerny led Southwestern with 13 points, five rebounds and three steals. Brianna Stevens scored six of her 10 points in the fourth quarter and finished with four rebounds and three steals.
Southwestern also got seven points and seven rebounds from Bryla Dunbar, eight points and six rebounds from Maci Murray, and five rebounds and seven assists from Maddie Barlow.
Katie Bond had 11 points to lead Columbus Christian (0-2).
Southwestern’s junior varsity team was defeated by Columbus East, 33-20. Sienna Shaw led the Spartans with six points.
Southwestern hosts Oldenburg Academy (1-0) Saturday afternoon.
In another girls basketball game Tuesday:
Waldron 65, Believe Circle City 3
At Waldron, Abby Crouch and Arianna Thomas each scored 15 points to lead Waldron to a season-opening win over the Cyclones (0-2).
The Mohawks led 24-3 after one quarter and held Believe Circle City scoreless over the final three quarters.
Brooklyn Milbourn scored 14 points and Kassidy Meulen finished with 12. Crouch had a team-high seven assists. Thomas pulled down a team-high seven rebounds.
Waldron hosts Rising Sun (1-1) Saturday.
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