LaPorte 45, Merrillville 26

LAPORTE (17-10-9-9)

Riley Ottt 5 3-4 15, Jacqui Leal 0 0-0 0, Ryin Ott 3 0-0 9, Nyla Asad 0 0-0 0, Madison Pierro 2 2-2 6, Nichole Flowers 2 1 0-0 2, Janelle O'Neal 3 2-6 8, Kayla Jones 0 3-4 3, Summer Lowe 0 2-2. Totals — 14 12-18 45.

MERRILLVILLE (9-5-7-5)

Denae Joshua 10, Shekinah Thomas 9, Myjae Armstrong 3, Kennedy Tanniehill 3, Torri Miller 1, Brittney Williams 0, Armani Cole 0, Amari Johnson 0.

Leaders — Rebounds: Ry. Ott 12 (LP). Assists: Jones 4 (LP). Steals: Jones 3 (LP).

Records: LaPorte 7-2 (3-0 Duneland Athletic Conference); Merrillville 1-8 (0-3).