New Salem Baptist Academy hit just two of 17 free throws and it proved costly as Eagle Ridge won 37-35 in the first round of the Ozark Christian Athletic Conference Tournament Friday night.
New Salem's Leah Poole led all scorers with 19, while her teammate Jennifer Meek scored 11.
For Eagle Ridge, Carrie Margrabe scored 11.
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