Edwardsville falls to Lombard Montini, will play for third against Des Plaines Maine West

NORMAL - Edwardsville's undefeated season came to an end as the Tigers fell to Lombard Montini 37-30 in a Class 4A semifinal game of the 42nd IHSA Class 4A Girls Basketball Championship at Illinois State's Redbird Arena Friday evening.

The Tigers fell to 30-1 on the year with the loss and will meet the loser of Friday's other semifinal Des Plaines Maine West at 5:30 p.m. Saturday for third place. Defending champion Geneva beat Des Plaines Maine West 58-41 in the other semifinal game Friday night.

Kate Martin led the Tigers with 13 points, with Jaylen Townsend adding nine against Lombard Montini.

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