Twin Rivers, Missouri - It was a cold, rainy morning in Dexter as the Bearcats traveled to Twin Rivers.  Saturday was the opening day of the Lady Royals Christmas Classic and #1 ranked Dexter Bearcats improved their record to 7 - 0 as they defeated the #16 ranked Malden Green Wave with an impressive win!

Dexter rallied to double digits in each of the first three quarters against Malden.  The Green Wave were held scoreless in the 2nd.

Dexter lead at half-time 71 - 4.  All of the Bearcats were given an opportunity to play in the second half allowing only 7 points by Malden.

Hannah Noe #10 scored a game-high 25 points against the Green Wave shooting 100% on the court.  She also hit one 3-pointer.

Three other Bearcats performed in double digits.  Paige Patterson #22 tallied 16 points including 8 free throws.  Alison Jarrell #12 and Erika Cobb #15 each contributed 15 points to the board.  Jarrell sank three treys for the Bearcats.  Dakota Reynolds #1 sank a trey along with Cobb.

Final Score  Dexter Bearcats 97 - Malden Green Wave 11

Malden           4     0     3     4     11
Dexter            34   37  19     7    97

Malden (11) - Stone 3, Wade 2, Carlock 4, Gates 2 FG 4, FT 2/7, (3-pointers Stone 1)

Dexter (97) - Reynolds 5, Noe 25, McKuin 8, Jarrell 15, Cobb 15, Patterson 16, Mosby 6, Waldner 6 FG 44, FT 3/7 (3-pointers Reynolds 1, Noe 1, Jarrell 3, Cobb 1)

The Lady 'Cats will be back in action on Monday to continue competing in the Lady Royals Christmas Classic.  Game time is 3:00 p.m.