The Buchanan basketball team remained undefeated with a 56-39 win over visiting New Buffalo in its BCS Athletic Conference West Division and home opener Friday night.

The Bucks (2-0, 1-0 West) outscored the Bison (1-1, 1-1 West) 26-16 in the first half to open up 10-point (26-16) advantage at halftime.

Buchanan led 40-28 headed into the fourth quarter.

Brooke Wesner had a huge night for the Bucks as she scored a game-high 26 points. She was the lone Buchanan player to reach double digits.

Anna Barduck led the Bison with 12 points.

 

BUCHANAN 56, NEW BUFFALO 39

NEW BUFFALO 39

Anna Bardusk 5 2-4 12, Miranda Geisler 1 0-0 2, Ashli Drewes 2 4-8 8, Brittany Pappa 3 2-4 8, Olivia Smith 4 0-0 9. Totals: 15 8-16 39

BUCHANAN 56

Brooke Wesner 11 0-1 26, Chelsey Bennett 3 0-0 6, Selica Jones 4 0-1 8, Sammi Luzadre 0 0-1 0, Ali Kyles 2 0-0 4, Jayla Bieer 3 0-0 6, Jade Mosier 2 1-2 5, Myeshia Mayo 0 1-2 1. Totals: 25 2-7 56

 

New Buffalo               6          16       28       38

Buchanan                   11        26       40       56

3-point baskets: Buchanan 4 (Wesner 4), New Buffalo 1 (Smith). Total fouls (fouled out): Buchanan 22 (none), New Buffalo 15 (none). Varsity records: Buchanan 2-0, 1-0 BCS West; New Buffalo 1-1, 1-1 BCS West