By: KJ Cardinal
DOVER, NH – No. 9 Exeter erased a 23-9 first-quarter deficit and upset No. 8 Dover, 65-61, on Monday night in first round action of the Division I state tournament.
Dover jumped to a quick 23-9 lead after one quarter of play and later led 36-19 at the half. Exeter would then win the third quarter 26-15 and closed out the fourth, 20-10, to earn the victory.
The Blue Hawks were led by 20 points by Nicole Melick, 12 from Anna McGuinness and 11 from Emma Gillis. A Littlefield poured in a game-high 26 points to pace the Green Wave.
Exeter advances to the quarterfinal round to take on top-seeded Bedford on Thursday.
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