The Clinton County Lady Dawgs improved its record to 23-4 on the year with a huge win Friday night against regional opponent Glasgow, 60-55.

The Lady Dawgs were without starting center Kayla Dicken Friday night due to an illness, however, the Lady Dawgs rose to the occasion and took care of business in the second half to secure the win.

During the first half, Glasgow took control early with a quick 5-0 lead.

Ansley Stalcup hit a three pointer to cut the lead to two points with 5:35 on the clock, but Glasgow extended its lead on a field goal with 4:40 remaining in the quarter, 7-3.

Shyanne McWhorter hit two foul shots to get to within two points, but Glasgow hit a three pointer on its next possession to reach a 10-5 lead with 3:30 remaining.

Glasgow remained in control for the remainder of the period, but Clinton County did manage to finish strong with two fouls shots made by Stalcup to cut the lead to three points at the end of the period, 15-12.

That spark would continue into the second quarter as Joelie Hicks knocked down a three pointer, followed by two shots from Bree Boils from the foul line for a 17-15 lead.

Glasgow tied the score at 17 on its next possession, but Boils made a basket in the lane for a two point advantage, 19-17.

Midway through the quarter, Glasgow tied the score at 19, but that was followed by a three pointer by McWhorter, 22-19.

The Lady Dawgs’ lead was cut to one on a field goal by the Lady Scotties with 3:40 remaining, but Stalcup drilled two shots from the foul line, followed by a basket for a 26-21 lead. Glasgow finished the quarter with a three pointer to cut the lead to two points just before halftime, 26-24.

During the second half, the game remained close throughout the first four minutes of the period.

Clinton County took the lead again at the 3:52 mark, after adding six points to the board during the third quarter.

Hicks’ basket at the 3:52 mark started an 8-2 run to give the Lady Dawgs a 39-33 lead with 42 seconds remaining the third quarter.

Glasgow hit a field goal in the closing seconds, but Stalcup hit two from the foul line for a third quarter ending with the Lady Dawgs up by six points, 41-35.

To start the fourth quarter, Stalcup picked up where she left off in the third with a basket and two foul shots for a double-digit lead, 45-35.

The Lady Scotties then put together a 10-0 run to tie the score at 45.

At the 3:25 mark, Hicks dropped in a three pointer to give the Lady Dawgs the lead, 48-45. Glasgow answered with a three pointer of its own to tie the score with 3:12 remaining in the game.

Late in the fourth quarter, starting guard Boils took a charge and bruised her knee. She didn’t return to the game. There has been no official word when she will be back in the lineup for the Lady Dawgs.

The remainder of the game was finished at the foul line with Clinton County eventually hitting more foul shots than Glasgow.

For the game, Stalcup hit 17 of 21 from the foul line, allowing her to finish with 27 points.

With the game tied at 50 with 1:38 on the clock, Stalcup drove the lane and hit a shot while being fouled. Stalcup hit the foul shot to take a three point lead, 53-50.

Glasgow hit one of two on its next possession, and Stalcup did the same after that to reach a three point lead, 54-51.

In the final 46 seconds, Clinton County hit five of six free throws while Glasgow only added four points to the scoreboard.

Hicks dropped in the Lady Dawgs final two points from the line with 18 seconds remaining, securing the win for Clinton County, 60-55.

Individual scoring for Clinton County was:

Stalcup 27

Hicks 10

McWhorter 10

Boils 8

Polston 2

Stockton 2

Hopper 1

Clinton County will be back in action Friday night with a road trip to Monroe County. That game is scheduled to tip off at 6 p.m. The Lady Dawgs also traveled to McCreary County Tuesday night, too late for press deadline. Those scores and highlight will be in next week’s edition of the NEWS.

Bree Boils made a shot in the lane Friday night against Glasgow. Boils took a charge in the second half and bruised her right knee. She did not return to the game.

Shyanne McWhorter drove the lane and put up a shot during the first half of Clinton County’s game against Glasgow Friday night. McWhorter finished the game with 10 points.

Ansley Stalcup drove the lane and was fouled during Clinton County’s game against Glasgow. Stalcup finished the game with 27 points. Clinton County traveled to McCreary Central Tuesday night, February 10. That game will be in next week’s edition of the NEWS.