Pieper goes for 18 and 10, but Chargers’ 4-game win streak snapped by Golden Eagles

ROCKFORD — Despite a double-double from Brook Pieper, the Sandburg women's basketball team couldn't withstand a 3-point barrage from Rock Valley in a 93-58 loss Tuesday night.

Pieper led all players in scoring and rebounding, totaling 18 points and 10 boards. It marked the ninth double-double of the season for the Chargers' sophomore forward. Pieper finished 8 of 11 from the floor, hit both of her foul shots and also had two steals.

The Golden Eagles had 15 3s on the night, while Sandburg (10-6) made just 3 of 12 from long distance. Rock Valley led 23-14 after the opening quarter and outscored the Chargers 21-12 in the second to open up a 44-26 halftime advantage.

The loss snapped a four-game win streak for Sandburg, which was playing its first contest since Dec. 20.

Freshman Antonia Kisler had 16 points for Sandburg as she went 5 for 11 from the field and 6 of 7 at the charity stripe. Kisler also picked up seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks. 

Tiera Hall went 2 of 3 from beyond the arc and finished with nine points. The freshman guard also contributed four rebounds, three assists and three steals for the Chargers.

Rock Valley had five players reach double figures, led by 16 points apiece from Amadea Montijo and Patricia Vyborny.

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5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kishwaukee 

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