Published: Jan. 13, 2014 Updated: 6:28 p.m.
But Sarchet saved the best for last.
She tossed in a close-range follow-up shot at the buzzer to lift the Warriors to a 34-32 victory over University at Uni.
Sarchet was one of the Warriors’ leading scorers with 13 points.
“That was definitely the most nerve-wracking and exciting (moment) at the same time,” said Sarchet. “I think we were pretty prepared going in but we were pretty nervous too because we knew everyone was gunning for us but it was a great learning experience for us because they’re a good team.
“They were really aggressive coming out.”
University (8-10, 0-1) tied the game, 32-32, with 30 seconds left on a 3-pointer by Dana Bossenmeyer.
The Trojans had another chance late in the game to win it, but a shot fell off the rim. Woodbridge rebounded the ball and worked it to Annika Walker who missed a jumper. But Sarchet was there to follow the shot.
Walker led the Warriors with 14 points. Sarchet, who had been sick most of the week, stepped up big for the Warriors, who are shooting for their fifth straight PCL title.
“She’s been our most consistent player, without a doubt, at both ends of the court, defense and offense and rebounding,” said Woodbridge Coach Eric Bangs. “She’s been getting about eight points a game.
“It’s nice to see her step into a key role. She’s settled down and made some baskets after a rocky start.”
Woodbridge (10-6, 1-0) led 19-16 at halftime but University outscored the Warriors, 7-3 in the third quarter to take a 23-22 lead.
The Warriors eventually moved out to a 31-28 lead on a pair of free throws by Walker late in the fourth quarter before University battled back.
“I told Nicole (Uni coach Quinn) it’s a long league season and no one is going undefeated and they played great defensively, they switched up several things, and we don’t really have a leader with the ball to recognize that,” Bangs said.
Bossenmeyer led University with 14 points and three, 3-pointers. Her final 3-pointer broke the Uni career record. It was her 121st 3-pointer, breaking the previous record of 120 by Casey Gomez.
“We played tough and prepared well for Woodbridge,” said University Coach Nicole Bradshaw. “I think each team did a great job shutting down the opponent’s key player. I am proud of every one of my players and the heart that they gave me.”
Kiara Warren added eight points for the Trojans.
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