SMITHTON - The Tipton Lady Cardinals started the Class 2 District 14 Tournament with a 64-32 win Monday against Lincoln.
Maddie Eldringhoff led the Lady Caridnals with 20 points and Abby Backes added 19 points. Brooklynn Pace finished with 11 points and nine rebounds.
Tipton (21-5) will play fourth-seeded Sweet Springs at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the semifinals.