Massillon, OH — The Lady Bears opened up their season with a 71-51 win over Louisville on Tuesday! It was a total team effort! The bears came out hot, leading the leopards 21-3 after the first quarter and 41-15 at the half. Lauren Pallotta led the way with a career high 22 points and 6 rebounds. Seniors Halle Ignacio, Addy Gmerek, and Cassie McMurtry led a strong defensive effort, keeping the leopards off balance all game! Emma Dretke added 15 points/5 rebounds and Megan Campbell had a career high 14 points/4 rebounds/3 steals! Leena Patibandla added 8 points and 4 blocks! Addy Gmerek had 5 steals. Kendall Santelle hit back to back threes in the second quarter… these were her first two varsity baskets! She ended the game with 8 points! The bears are back in action on Wednesday, December 1 at Green! Box score: LEOPARDS: Haren 8 6-7 22, Adelman 2 5-7 9, Barwick 3 0-0 9, Miglich 2 0-0 5, Dyer 1 0-0 2, Orin 1 0-0 2, Ramsey 1 0-0 2. TOTAL 17 11-14 51. 3-Pointers (4): Barwick 3, Miglich POLAR BEARS: Pallotta 9 2-4 22, Dretke 4 5-6 15, Campbell 5 2-3 14, Patipandla 3 2-3 8, Santelle 3 0-0 8, Herron 2 0-0 4, Gmerek 0 0-1 0, McMurtry 0 0-2 0. TOTAL 26 11-19 71. 3-Pointers (8): Campbell 2, Dretke 2, Pallotta 2, Santelle 2