NU ladies fall to Mechanicsburg
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February 2, 2024

NU ladies fall to Mechanicsburg

By Bob Putman

North Union lost 54-35 on Wednesday at state-ranked (Division III-No. 9) Mechanicsburg in a non-league roundball contest.

The Lady Cats (12-7) trailed 14-5 after the first quarter.

They closed to within 27-19 at the half, but Mechanicsburg (17-1) dominated the second half, outscoring North Union 27-16...

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