Monticello mustered just two points in the fourth quarter and Tolono Unity rallied to a 37-33 win in Illini Prairie Conference girls basketball action in Tolono Monday night.
Monticello led 17-13 at the half and opened it up to a 31-26 lead after three quarters but the Lady Sages could not hold on late.
Maia High led Monticello with nine points and ten rebounds. Madi Melton added eight points while Ali Weidner, Lucy Leatherwood, and Sara Cresap all scored five points apiece.
Monticello falls to 11-17 overall and 3-5 in the Illini Prairie Conference. The Lady Sages host Williamsville tonight (Tuesday) and finish the regular season hosting Prairie Central on Thursday.
After this week, it is off to postseason play. Monticello opens Regional action hosting Sangamon Valley Tuesday at 2:30 pm in quarterfinal action. Hear it on 95.9 FM WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com.
