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Girls Basketball: Little Falls outduels Herkimer in double overtime

By MIKE LEVIN

Story Created: Jan 10, 2012 at 9:17 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 11, 2012 at 12:46 AM EDT

HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - In a huge CSC Division II showdown Tuesday night, the Little Falls girls basketball team toppled rival Herkimer 63-57 in double overtime.  After the Lady Mounties scored the first four points, on two Jenna Becker baskets, the Lady Magicians went on a run, taking a 15-7 lead early in the second quarter.

But Little Falls kept it close, pulling within four, 23-19 at halftime.  The score was tied at 45 at the end of regulation and 52-52 after the first overtime.

Jenna Becker of Little Falls (6-4, 4-1 CSC DII) scored a game high 26 points, inching her closer to 1,000 on her career.  Sister Hannah added 13.

Former Athlete of the Week Samantha Carswell led Herkimer (6-4, 3-2 CSC DII) with 20 points, while Sarah Kinney added 17.

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