Cherita Daugherty scored a game-high 18 points as Prairie won its opening game at the San Diego Surf ‘N Slam over the team from Erie, Pa.
Prairie advances to play Ballard in the semifinal of the eight-team bracket at 11:30 a.m. today.
PRAIRIE 52, MERCYHURST 43
At San Diego Surf N Slam Tournament
PRAIRIE — Nicole Goecke 5, Lindsey Asplund 6, Emily Peters 0, Jamie Phares 2, Jordan Adams 0, Cherita Daugherty 18, Robin Cole 0, Natalie Whitesel 5, Grace Prom 6, Jozie Tangeman 8, Casey Sorenson 2.
MERCYHURST PREP — R. Shopene 2, Woll 7, Stoicovy 17, Popoff 2, Steiner 9, Kinecki 5, Corritore 1.
Score by quarters not reported.