No lineup combination has been the same from game-to-game for White Bear Lake. Whether it be injuries or other absences, the Bears’ have had to adapt throughout the season.
Ups and downs followed.
White Bear Lake (7-6, 4-2) won three games in a row in December, including two by double digits. That preceded a three-game losing skid leading into Friday, two of which were also by double digits.
When the right combination comes together, the Bears are dangerous. That played out with a 58-46 win that handed Roseville (10-2, 5-1) its first loss on the home floor and in Suburban East Conference play.
White Bear Lake ended a three-game skid in grand fashion, earning a top-10 road win Friday.
The Bears (7-6, 4-2) downed Roseville (10-2, 5-1), ranked No. 7 in the Minnesota Basketball News Jan. 5 Class 4A rankings, by running away in the second half for a 58-46 win.
Roseville led the Suburban East Conference matchup 23-20 at halftime and by as much as eight points in the first half.
White Bear Lake held Roseville scoreless over the first 5 minutes, 30 seconds of the second half during an 11-0 run.
The Bears’ guard Lauren Eckerle scored 12 of her game-high 16 points in the second half. She was followed by sophomore forward Jordyn Schmittdiel with 15 points.
Roseville was led by senior guard Gabrielle Kopp’s 13 points. Sophomore guard Kendall Barnes scored all 10 of her points in the second half.
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