Groton scored quickly to start the game, but Thayer responded and took a 7-4

lead after 2 minutes of play.  Groton then went on an 8-0 run giving Groton

a 5-point lead.  Thayer responded and with 8:40 to play in the first half

held a 1-point lead over the Lady Zebras.  Groton tightened up on the

defensive end and pulled ahead of Thayer with a 12-2 run.  Thayer once again

fought back and scored 6 points in the final 1:36 of the half helping to

close the gap.  Groton entered the break up by 7.  Thayer came out of

the half ready to play and tried to cut into Groton's lead.  Thayer got

within 3 (42-39) with 7:26 to play.  Groton decided to dig in on defense and

behind the defensive play of Gabby Flibotte (3 steals in the final 5

minutes) Groton was able to hold Thayer scoreless for the remainder of the

game.