Lexi Burney scored 17 points and Ahna Burney added 12 as Evergreen won its opening game as the host of the Hoops on the Holiday Tournament.
The Plainsmen (4-5) led from start to finish, but had trouble putting the Senators away.
Both Burneys scored four points each in an 11-3 run late in the third quarter to give Evergreen a 39-28 lead.
But the Plainsmen’s lead was cut back to 41-40 right after Ahna Burney fouled out midway through the fourth quarter.
Lexi Burney made a key three-point play to give the Plainsmen a 44-40 lead.
After Madison cut it to 44-42, Evergreen scored the final five points of the game to seal the win.
Makenzie Smith added 10 points for Evergreen, which will play De La Salle North of Portland on Wednesday in the final day of the three-day event.
EVERGREEN 49, MADISON 42
MADISON — Fartun Osman 18, Suki Chen 0, Naima Gandzadi 0, Jacqueline Landa, Logan Nettleton 0, Daviaire Hall-Goodman 0, Gabrielle Ferroggiaro 0, Lily Rupp 0, Maria Taylor 0, Eriyanna Bristol 13, Daphne Kawamoto 10, Olivia Cooper 1. Totals 11 (6) 14-22 42.
EVERGREEN (4-5) — Hayley Avery 7, Hannah Barchini 0, Ahna Burney 12, Lexi Burney 17, JaNae Calaway 0, Amy Delgado 0, Katy London 0, Alanna Jackson 2, Keyonah Kirkland 1, Alyssa Smith 0, Makenzie Smith 10. Totals 21 (0) 7-14 49.
Madison 10 11 9 12–42
Evergreen 18 8 13 10–49
