Kaylee Niebrugge poured in 29 points and helped lead the Teutopolis Lady Shoes to a season-opening 60-55 victory Tuesday night in Mt. Vernon.

The game was close throughout. Niebrugge had 15 points in the first half and the Lady Shoes held a slim 31-28 edge at intermission. THS led 47-40 heading into the final eight minutes and finished with the five-point decision.

Niebrugge connected on 13-of-22 shots overall, including 3-for-5 from behind the arc. She completed the double-double by grabbing 10 rebounds. Chloe Probst also scored in double figures, finishing with 10 points and Emily Konkel helped THS hold a 43-28 rebounding edge by pulling down 10 boards.

T-Town will return to action Thursday in the Centralia Tournament. The Lady Shoes will face Carterville at 6 p.m. They will play two more games on Saturday – 11 a.m. against Centralia; and 6 p.m. against Highland.