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COLUMBUS GROVE — Defense took center stage at Columbus Grove High School Thursday night during a Northwest Conference girls basketball matchup between the Bulldogs and Lincolnview.

All night long, the two teams’ offenses were searching for answers to solve the other’s defense. And while both teams struggled shooting, the Lady Lancers found just enough offense to get by the Bulldogs 32-23.

The Lady Lancers moved to 2-1 in the NWC and 6-2 overall, while the Bulldogs are 0-3 in the conference and 1-8 overall.

On the night, the Lancers were 10-26 shooting, while the Bulldogs were 9-27.

The first quarter set the stage for this low-scoring contest as they were a combined nine points scored. Columbus Grove scored their only points of the quarter in the opening minute of the game as junior Sammi Stechschulte got loose down low and knocked down a short jumper. While the Lancers had some opportunities, they were unable to cash any in until nearly four minutes of the quarter had been played.