Martin's Mill pulls away in OT to beat Farwell in Texas UIL girls basketball 2A-II state final: Live updates recap

McKenna Wise named MVP for Mustangs after registering double-double in championship

Farwell's Isabella Jaime, right, and Martin's Mill's Teely Salazar chase a loose ball during the Class 2A Division II state championship girls basketball game on Thursday, February. 27, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. / Angela Piazza/USA Today Network via Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Allison Vaughan didn't have a basket until Martin's Mill needed it the most.

The junior scored on a pass from McKenna Wise and scored with 3 seconds left in the fourth to force overtime against Farwell.

Then, she scored first in overtime and the Mustangs never looked back, pulling away for a 43-41 win.

The victory gives Martin's Mill (35-2) a second straight title, albeit this is the first in Class 2A Division I, the first year UIL has split basketball finals into two divisions.

Martin's Mill extended the lead on a pair of free throws from Telly Salazar and Farwell (35-4) never could pull closer than a bucket. Kara Nixon, last year's MVP, sank two late free throws to help the Mustangs take a 43-39 lead with 34 seconds left in overtime.

Wise had a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds for Martin's Mill and was named the championship game MVP.

Landri Richey paced Farwell with 12 points.

FINAL: Martin’s Mill 43, Farwell 41 (OT)#txhsgbb pic.twitter.com/ZpjzFvQbdl

— Nick Alvarado (blue checkmark) (@Nick_TXHSGBB) February 28, 2025

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HOW TO WATCH FARWELL (35-3) VS. BEN WHEELER MARTIN’S MILL (34-2)

What: UIL Class 2 Division II championship game

When: 5 p.m., Feb. 27

Where: Alamodome, San Antonio

How to watch the live stream online: You can watch this game live on the NFHS Network.

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Pregame Preview

This game will pit the No. 1-ranked Martin’s Mill vs. No. 3-ranked Farwell. 

Martin’s Mill enters with a 7-game winning streak and incidentally have won seven state titles since the 2005-06 season, according to UIL records.

The Mustangs won the 2A title last year and will look for a repeat for the second time in program history, joining the 2018-19 team. Martin’s Mill beat Goldthwaite, 74-28, on Feb. 25.

Sophomore Kara Nixon hit a buzzer-beater last year in a 44-42 win over Nocona in the 2A title game.

One of Martin’s Mill 2 losses this year was against Broaddus, a Class 1A Division I finalist. The other was against Winnsboro, a Class 3A Division 1 semifinalist. 

Farwell's girls in the finals for the first time since the 1999-2000 season. This will be the third title game appearance for the Lady Blue. 

Farwell beat Lipan, 70-49, in the semifinals on Feb. 24 in Abilene. That win was the 19th in a row. 

Makylee Baldwin had 21 in the win against Lipan. In the regional finals, Landri Richey led the offense with 22 points. 

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Farwell vs. Martin's Mill, Texas UIL girls 2A-II state final; scoring, updates

Ruthie Mein, Brilen Butcher, Kara Nixon, Allison Vaughan and Mckenna Wise starting for Martin's Mill

Isabella Jaime, Kennady Waldrop, Landri Richey, Makylee Baldwin and Natalie Wade starting for Farwell

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FIRST QUARTER

Martin's Mill struggling with ball handling with 3 turnovers in the first two minutes. Farwell up 2-0

Martin's Mill gets hot with a pair of baskets from Kara Nixon -- last year's MVP of this game -- and up 9-4 with less than 2 minutes left

Isabella Jaime with a 3-pointer with 7 seconds left. Farwell up 12-10

Lady Blue's defense gets a steal late but misses a 3 at the buzzer

End of 1st: Farwell 12, Martin's Mill 10

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SECOND QUARTER

Alexis Wade with a pair of buckets early for Farwell. Her last makes it 19-14 with 4:58 to go in 2nd. Martin's Mill calls a timeout

Jaime hits a 3-pointer and Farwell up 26-21. On next possession, Wise scores for Martin's Mill to cut it to 26-23 with 37 seconds left.

Farwell gets another steal and has a chance to score at buzzer, but misses.

End of 2nd: Farwell 26, Martin's Mill 23

Jaime and Baldwin led Farwell with 6 points each. Wise leads Martin's Mill and all scorers with 9

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THIRD QUARTER

Wise with back-to-back 3s for Martin's Mill. The Mustangs are up 29-26 now and take the lead for the first time since they led 9-7 in the first quarter.

A free throw from Baldwin helps Farwell ties the game at 29-29 with 4:15 to go.

2:59 to go in 3rd. Media timeout. Still tied at 29

Wise scores for Martin's Mill with 34 seconds left. Breaks a tie and the first bucket for the Mustangs in more than 6 minutes. After taking a 29-26 lead, Martin's Mill went 0-for-9 from the field.

End of 3rd: Martin's Mill 31, Farwell 29

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FOURTH QUARTER

Wise strikes first and the Mustangs are up 33-29 early in the 4th. She's got 17 and can easily be considered the favorite for MVP

Farwell calls a timeout with 5:31 left to avoid a 5-second call.

Richey with a bucket at 4:34 to tie the game at 33 for Farwell. She then scored in the post to give the Lady Blue the lead back. 35-33.

Nixon with a big block for Martin's Mill but Mustangs miss on the other end.

Farwell ball and coach calls a timeout with 1:38 left. Farwell up 37-35 after another bucket from Richey, who has caught fire late.

Farwell misses 2 FT with 27 seconds left with a chance to extend the lead.

Martin's Mill calls a timeout with 15 seconds left. Last year they won on a buzzer beater. Could history repeat? However, they are only 3 for 21 from 3-point line.

Wise to Vaughan and the bucket is good with 3 seconds left. No shot by Farwell. Going to OT

END 4Q: Martin’s Mill 37, Farwell 37

Free state championship basketball! pic.twitter.com/kzw74AJtca

— Stephen Garcia (@byStephenGarcia) February 28, 2025

End of 4th, Farwell 37, Martin's Mill 37

That was Vaughan's first basket of the game. Good time for a big play

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OVERTIME

Vaughan scores again early in OT to make it 39-37. A pair of free throws by Salazar helps Martin's Mill extend lead to 41-37. 1:34 left to play

On the 21st turnover created, Wade gets a steal and scores for Farwell. 41-39 with 1:15 left to play.

Timeout on the floor with 59 seconds left. One possession game. Martin's Mill ball coming out of the break

Nixon with a pair of FTs to extend Martin's Mill lead to 43-39. 34 seconds left

Jaime scores with 17 seconds left. Farwell down 43-41. Timeout on the floor.

Farwell gets ball in final seconds but halfcourt shot is off. Final

FINAL: Martin's Mill 43, Farwell 41 OT