Women's Basketball | 11/15/2024 10:32:00 AM

The Clinton Women's Basketball team extended its winning streak to four games on Thursday night.

Clinton used a massive third quarter to defeat the Canton Lady Tigers 50-39 in its non-district game at Arrow Gym. The Lady Arrows hold a 4-1 record after wins over Ridgeland, South Panola, Lanier, and Canton.

The Lady Arrows trailed 20-19 at halftime, but they came out of the locker room ready to take over the game. Grace Eatmon knocked down a jump shot in the second half's first 19 seconds, taking the lead. However, the Lady Tigers regained a three-point advantage.

It was at the third quarter's 4:47 mark when Clinton got its footing. Caitlin White knocked down two free throws, and Jatoi Johnson added a right-handed lay-up to ignite the quarter-closing run.

The Lady Arrows used their high-intensity defensive press as Aria Jones scored eight consecutive points in transition to lift her team to a 35-29 lead with under a minute remaining.

After an Alajah Davis' free throw with 14 seconds left in the quarter, White scored her buzzer-beating shot to complete a 19-point quarter and secure a 38-29 advantage.

In the final eight minutes, Clinton kept its advantage and outpaced the Lady Tigers 12-10.

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The Lady Arrows return to action this Saturday at Arrow Gym. Clinton tips off its non-district game against the Forest Hill Lady Patriots at 3 p.m.