Buchanan had to overcome an early deficit to remain in the thick of the BCS Athletic Conference West Division title chase Friday night.

The Bucks (9-1, 3-1 West) trailed visiting Lake Michigan Catholic 13-9 after one quarter.

Buchanan got it offense rolling in the second quarter and outscored the Lakers (5-3, 2-3 West) 32-18 over the final three quarters to pick up a 43-31 victory.

Brooke Wesner led the Bucks with 14 points, while Selica Jones added 11.

Lake Michigan was led by Nicole Visin’s eight points.

 

BUCHANAN 43, LAKE MICHIGAN 31

Lake Michigan 31

Nicole Visin 8; Andrea Ives 2; Emmy Koenig 5; Bridget Hoffman 6; Madison McLaughlin 4; Jaclyn Barta 4; Monica Milanowski 4. TOTALS: 11 8-12 31

Buchanan 43

Brooke Wesner 14; Chelsey Bennett 2; Selica Jones 11; Ali Kyles 2; Jayla Bibbs 6; Jade Mosier 2; Myeshia Mayo 6. TOTALS: 14 15-19 43

 

Lake Michigan           13       21       24       31

Buchanan                   9          23       33       43

3-point baskets: LMC 1 (Visin); Total fouls (fouled out): Buchanan 15 (Bibbs), LMC 17 (none); Varsity records: Buchanan 10-1, 3-1 BCS West; Lake Michigan 5-3, 2-3 BCS West; JV score: Buchanan 21, Lake Michigan 19