Oxford’s Madalyn Barrows splits the defense of Unatego’s Hali Lucia (23) and Mallory Frazier (10) in the Blackhawks’ sectional quarterfinal loss Saturday afternoon. (Photo By Pete Mansheffer)

OTEGO – Just a few days after pulling off a surprising upset, the Lady Blackhawks were looking to do the same to third-seeded Unatego in the Section IV Class C girls basketball quarterfinals Saturday afternoon.

Unfortunately for Oxford, the host Lady Spartans had the Blackhawks’ number early in the contest as Unatego cruised to a 72-39 victory to move on in the sectional tournament.

Despite the loss, Madalyn Barrows of Oxford finished with 13 points while teammates Karley Miller and Caitlyn Quigley each chipped in nine points.

The Blackhawks kept it close at the conclusion of the first quarter, trailing by just three points. However, the Lady Spartans took over in the second, doubling Oxford’s point total of 12 to go into the break ahead by 15 following the 24-point scoring spurt by the home team.