The Providence Day girls’ basketball team isn’t used to losing anywhere they play, especially on their home court.
But that’s what happened Monday night to the four-time defending N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 3A champion Chargers, as Northwood Academy pulled out a tight game 57-52 in the Second Martin Luther King Showcase.
After Providence Day (17-3) imposed its deliberate pace for most of the first half, using an 11-0 run to go ahead 23-19 at the half, Northwood Academy turned up the heat.
Northwood Academy’s pressure had a cumulative effect, forcing 20 Providence Day turnovers, helping the visitors to 38 second-half points.
“Obviously, their strengths and our strengths are in different places. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out,” said Providence Day coach Josh Springer, referring to his team’s advantage in the post and Northwood’s perimeter strength. “Any time we have 20 turnovers and give up nearly 40 points in a half, we’re not going to win many games.
“They sped us up and forced us into mistakes. They are a really good team.”
Senior center Jatarie White (committed to South Carolina) led Providence Day with 31 points and 15 rebounds, but Northwood Academy senior
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