Nixa survived Webb City's comeback attempt in the fourth quarter and defeated the Lady Cardinals 40-36 for the championship of the Freeman/Lady Eagles Classic on Saturday at Missouri Southern's Young Gymnasium.

Nixa's defense held Webb City to one point in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter as the Eagles built 35-29 lead.

Webb City's Kambrey Cooper sank a 3-point goal that cut the lead to 35-32 with three minutes to go, but the Lady Eagles scored on an offense rebound, then made three of five three throws in the last 39 seconds.

Senior guard Gabby Gannaway scored eight of her game-high 16 points in the first quarter as the Lady Cardinals took a 14-10 lead. But in the second quarter, Webb City's only points came on a three-point play by Gannaway with 4 minutes, 15 seconds left.

Webb City's Mikaela Burgess, who scored 14 points Saturday, was named to the all-tournament team along with teammate Kaitlin Beason, who scored 18 points in Friday's semifinal.