Lakeville North 49, Andover 32:

Lakeville North prides itself on defense. Andover found that out first hand.

The No. 3-ranked Panthers limited the Huskies to one field goal in the first six minutes, and was on their way to an easy 49-32 victory Tuesday in the Class 4A quarterfinals at Target Center. It was the 22nd consecutive victory for the Panthers (28-2).

“We had more intensity at practice this week, and it carried over today,” Lakeville North senior guard Temi Carda said. “We had a lot of energy and adrenaline at the start.”

Another Panthers trademark was evident during that opening stretch — a balanced offensive attack. They had five players score while building a quick 13-2 lead, with Carda scoring four of her game-high 19 points.

“Our slogan all year has been, too many weapons,” Lakeville North coach Shelly Clemons said.

The Panthers forced 10 turnovers in the first half while stretching their lead to 30-15, at the intermission. Four of the turnovers came in their initial spurt.

Andover closed within 32-25,early in the second half before the Panthers once again pulled away. The Huskies only connected on 28 percent of their shots from the floor.

“I was disappointed we came out flat in the second half,” Clemons said. “From this point on, we’re not going to have big leads like that.”

Senior guard Jolene Daninger had 12 points for the Huskies (20-10). She went 3-for-21 from the floor.

“She’s a great player, so we focused on shutting her down,” Carda said. “A lot of their offense goes through her, and I think that’s why they struggled.”

RON HAGGSTROM