Milford falls to Smyrna in girls basketball

The Milford girls' basketball team lost a close game to Smyrna Tuesday night 60-51 despite 24 points from junior Diamond Turner. The Lady Bucs played Smyrna even after one period as the 13-13 score reflected.

The second period proved to be Milford's downfall, as they were outscored 19-9.

Milford also played a strong second half, outscoring the Lady Eagles by three in the third period 14-11, and played a strong fourth quarter, but to no avail. Turner led all scorers with 28 and Myleiris Vazquez had 13 points. Milford is now 7-8 and will play Caesar Rodney Monday afternoon, February 11 at 4 p.m.

Smyrna improved to 14-1 behind Brionna Johnson's 19 points. Alexus Stroud had 12 and Taylor Price added nine points. The Eagles travel to Cape Henlopen Friday for a 7:15 start time.

Scoring Summary:

Milford - Vazquez 13, Turner 28, Roman 2, Powell 3, Boone 2, Adkins 3

Totals: (20 8-13 51)

Smyrna - Price 9, Johnson 19, Matthews 5, Hilliard 4, Stroud 12, Davis 5, Mojica 4, Gilbert 2

Totals: (20 17-28 60)

3-Point Goals:

Smyrna 1 (Davis 1)

Milford 1 (Vazquez 1)

Smyrna HS

13

19

11

17

60

Milford HS

13

9

14

15

51