SHAKOPEE, Minn. – The Farmington Tigers dropped their South Suburban Conference opener Tuesday night, falling 54-44 to the Shakopee Sabers at Shakopee High School. The loss moves the Tigers to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in league play.

RECAP
Farmington kept things competitive in the first half, trailing 26-15 at the break before closing the gap in the second. The Tigers outscored the Sabers 29-28 over the final two quarters, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

Despite an aggressive defensive effort that produced six steals and eight deflections, Farmington struggled offensively, finishing with a 30.6% effective field goal percentage and just 11.5% from three-point range (3-of-26). The Tigers shot 71.4% at the free-throw line (15-of-21), keeping them within reach late in the game.

TOP TIGERS

• Ashley Harrison led Farmington with 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
• Lauren Jackson scored 9 points on 3-of-10 shooting and grabbed three boards.
• Scarlett Hedrick added 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in 18 minutes.
• Carly Olson recorded 9 points and pulled down 10 rebounds.
• Ellie Peterson contributed 6 points and two steals off the bench.

UP NEXT
Farmington returns home on Friday, December 12, for another South Suburban Conference matchup against Burnsville. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Farmington High School.

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