This was as close as the other games," Hurricanes coach Kathy McCartney said, "but there was a big momentum swing in the fourth quarter, which was the biggest difference. McTigue was incredible."
Down by 31-25 entering the final period, Villa Maria produced a 14-4 fourth quarter as McTigue hit eight of her 19 points in the period, including the team's final five points.
McTigue hit a three-point play with 35 seconds left, and added a pair of free throws with seven seconds to go.
Lisa Mirarchi chipped in with 10 points, while Mount St. Joseph got 16 points from Bridget Higgins.
Catholic. Archbishop Ryan opened the league playoffs with a 51-22 first-round win over visiting Little Flower.
The Ragdolls got points from 11 players, led by Kelsey Dale with 12 on four three-point baskets.
Ryan will face Archbishop Carroll in Thursday's quarterfinals.
Pa. Independent Schools. Notre Dame scored 25 of the game's first 29 points in a first-round playoff game and sailed past visiting George School, 76-31. Megan McGurk posted 17 points, three assists, and three steals, and Kristen Carr added 13 points, five assists, and five rebounds.
Maria Conyers-Jordan dominated Friends' Central's 55-30 win over visiting Baldwin with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and six steals.
Springside's 45-24 triumph over visiting Abington Friends included Michelle Boggs' 13 points, and 11 each by Sydni Epps and Gianna Pownall.
Penn Charter's Dee Thomas-Palmer worked inside for 13 points and 15 rebounds in a 41-29 victory over visiting Solebury School.
Episcopal Academy's defense controlled a 54-7 win over visiting Academy of the New Church, while 10 points each by Kristen Hinckley, Meghan Hubley, and Julianne Longen fueled the Churchmen's offense.
Tri-County. Anna Janisch scored 11 of her game-high 33 points in the first quarter, sparking Kimberton Waldorf to a 59-40 quarterfinal win over visiting Woodlynde in the league quarterfinals. Woodlynde's Sarah Engman netted 26 points.
