Smith-Cotton outscored Center 22-3 in the third quarter and pulled away for a 63-41 win in West Central Conference play on Friday at Smith-Cotton.
“We just slowed down and ran our offense like we’re supposed to,” said Lady Tigers guard Tayler Gero.
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