The Taylorville girls basketball team lost away to MacArthur 47-24 on a cold Thursday night.  The Tornadoes struggled to put up points early on, allowing the Generals to take control easily. 

Taylorville frequently missed shots they are used to putting away, while MacArthur at the other end of the court had fewer issues.  The Tornadoes put up only seven points in the first half.  MacArthur, meanwhile, shrugged off a slow first quarter to sail ahead 23-7 at the interval.  They continued that momentum through the third quarter and used the fourth mostly to see themselves through to a third straight win.  Neither team shot well from the free-throw line, combining for a 6-18 performance. 

Grace Rogers scored ten points, including a pair of threes in a better fourth quarter for her side, earning her the title of Chill Nicole Patrick Country Financial Player of the Game.  For MacArthur, Journee Wilson amassed 16 points.

Taylorville now drops to 5-15 overall and will look to sweep Mt. Zion on Saturday.  Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m., and commentary will be available on 96.5 The Chill.  MacArthur jumps to 14-4 and stays at home against Jacksonville.