The Audubon girls basketball team responded to a third quarter push from Central Decatur and pulled away in the final period for a 64-51 win at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday. The Wheelers started the game with an 8-0 run and built a 14 points halftime lead behind a 16 point half from Jaci Christensen. Central Decatur clawed their way back in with a 14-0 run early in the third quarter. The Cardinals got as close as 1 and it was 45-42 at the end of the third. The Wheelers got back on track in the fourth with a 12-0 start to the quarter and grabbed the win.

Audubon head coach Darran Miller said they let down a bit but liked the late response.

Jaci Christensen led the Wheelers with 20 points and Aleah Hermensen dropped in 14 points. A number of other Wheelers came through with some timely outside shots. Sienna Albertsen hit three triples and Audrey Jensen and Madison Steckler each hit two. Coach Miller said it was key to knock down some of those open looks.

Audubon improves to 3-1 on the season and will prep for a home game against Riverside on Tuesday. Central Decatur was led by 13 points from Layni Masters and 12 from Hallee Hamilton. The Cardinals fall to 2-3.