Despite a furious fourth quarter rally, the Emery Lady Spartans fell just short of the South Sevier Rams in 46-43 setback Tuesday night on the road in Monroe.

Entering the contest as the last unbeaten team in Region 12, the Lady Spartans trailed 38-19 entering the fourth quarter. The shooting woes vanished as Emery outscored the Rams 24-8 in the final eight minutes, but could not overcome the massive deficit.

Tambrie Tuttle ended with a team-high 12 points as the Lady Spartans dipped to 4-1 in league play and 7-4 overall. Addie Lester scored nine points and Baylee Jacobson finished with eight.

Tuesday’s loss ends a four game winning streak that started at the beginning of league play with a 12-point win on the road against Richfield on Jan. 7.

South Sevier delivered a well balanced offensive performance led by Presley Chapell’s 12 points. Alexa Robinson chipped in with nine, while Leah Torgerson poured in eight.

The win for South Sevier creates a three-team-tie for first place in Region 12. South Sevier and Emery are both 4-1, while Carbon is right behind at 3-1. Emery defeated Carbon in the first meeting, while Carbon topped South Sevier in Monroe to open league play.

Emery will return home Thursday evening for the second and final meeting of the season with Richfield. Tip-off at the Spartan Center is scheduled for 7:00 p.m..