IMAGE GALLERY: St. Joe Takes One in OT from Ashland's Kittens

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 21:29 by Chris Spencer, HNN Photographer

HUNTINGTON, WV - The Huntington St. Joe girl's basketball team prevailed over Ashland 85-78 in overtime on senior night at the St. Joe gymnasium Monday evening. Tournament styled excitement enveloped the gym. Both teams benefitted from solid fan support.

Before the start of the game, Huntington St. Joe recognized their senior players Eirn Pemberton and Kara Anderson followed by senior cheerleaders and Ashland players.

The Lady Irish looked like they had this game having a 37-25 lead at the end of the second period. The Kittens of Ashland came back like wild cats to take the lead and were down 53-51 at the start of the fourth period during which the team's often traded leads with the lead was back and forth from that point with St. Joe ahead 66-63 with 2:17 remaining. Although both schools had difficulty making foul shots toward the end of the game, but enough were made to have the game end in a 66-66 tie sending the game into over time.

From that point St. Joe took charge going on to win 85-78.

IMAGE GALLERY: St. Joe Takes One in OT from Ashland's Kittens

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