Caldwell County overcame a 13-0 run in the first half, but the Lady Tigers couldn’t fight off a 10-0 spree in the second half.
Christian County got 20 points from Anaysia Bagwell and 19 from Carliah Hobson while capturing a 57-52 victory Friday night in Princeton.
Caldwell (8-11) trailed by nine, 45-36, entering the final frame.
But the Lady Tigers battled all the way back to take a 48-47 lead following a short jumper by Tink Clark with 4:28 left in the game.
Carliah Hobson tied the game at 48-48 when she made one of two free throws with 2:58 to go.
That started the Lady Colonels’ second-half run that ultimately decided the contest.
Hobson scored off an inbounds pass from Genesis McGee to put Christian back in front 50-48 with 2:27 remaining.
Carlie Hobson scored on a runout, then McGee scored on a drive to the basket to make it 54-48 with 1:37 to play, and the Lady Colonels were well on their way to a win.
The margin hit nine at 57-48 before Christian settled for the five-point triumph.
Carlie Hobson added eight points for the Lady Colonels, who are now 8-8.
Caldwell got 15 points from Audrey McCoy and 13 from Clark. Laylay Shearer and Ke’Darriah Thompson each had nine.
But the Lady Tigers missed a chance to keep the game closer at the free throw line. Caldwell hit just 5 of 20 attempts from the charity stripe.
Christian was 10 of 16 on free throws.
Caldwell got off to a good start in the contest, leading 13-9 after one stanza and going up 22-14 early in the second period.
However, Caldwell missed six straight free throws while the Lady Colonels reeled off 13 points in a row.
A steal and layup by Bagwell put Christian in front 23-22 with 2:33 left in the first half.
By the break, the Lady Colonels held a 32-25 advantage.
Friday’s win broke a tie in the all-time series and pushed Christian ahead 45-44.
The Lady Colonels will play again on Monday when they host Franklin-Simpson.
Caldwell’s girls play at home on Tuesday against Trigg County.
Christian County 9 23 13 12 — 57
Caldwell County 13 12 11 16 — 52
Christian County (8-8)—Bagwell 20, Ch. Hobson 19, Ce. Hobson 8, McGee 6, Smith 2, Bell 2.
Caldwell County (8-11)—McCoy 15, Clark 13, Shearer 9, Thompson 9, Whitaker 4, Thomas 2.
