Christian Mielcarek / For The ItemThe typically lopsided rivalry which shifts from one team’s advantage to the other’s remained in Swampscott’s favor last night as the Big Blue coasted past Marblehead,71-42, at Marblehead.”We were only up five at the end of the first quarter, but we really picked up the pace after that and played an excellent game,” said Swampscott (18-1) coach Jack Hughes.Co-Northeastern Conference South MVPs Allie Beaulieu and Tara Nimkar proved their voters correct yet again with a combined 41 points for the Big Blue. Leading 16-11 after the first quarter, Nimkar exploded for 17 of her game-high 24 points in the second to put the game out of reach against winless Marblehead.Swampscott’s Kara Gilberg (16 points) scored eight in the third quarter as the Big Blue outscored their opposition 47-13 in the second and third quarters combined. Senior Allie Myette earned mention from Hughes for her four points and stellar all-around performance.Hallie Pliner was the Magicians’ high scorer with 11.Greater Lowell 40, Tech 25At Tyngsboro, a strong first half performance went for naught as Tech was held to two points in the third quarter.”We weren’t drastically overmatched,” said Tigers (2-15) coach Kevin McDormand. “Shots that were usually hit weren’t falling. Close calls weren’t going our way. It was one of those games where nothing went our way.”Tech’s Fanice Jean-Baptiste scored a game-high 17 points as a season loaded with effort but lacking in victories came to a close.”You love to win, but there was a good attitude and a ton of effort this season,” McDormand said. “We started with no experience and went from games early in the year where we were out of it after two minutes to being competitive in every game. This team was a lot of fun.”Austin Prep 77, Fenwick 64At Austin Prep, the Crusaders (11-6) did not put forth a performance their coach, Tim Harrington, was happy with.”It was a poor effort,” Harrington said. “They thought they were going to win because they’re Bishop Fenwick. They lost in all aspects of the game. Hats off to Austin Prep, they just played better.”Lara Bruni played well despite the loss. Bruni scored 13 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and had five blocks. Bridget Dullea and Lara DiCarlo added 15 apiece.GIRLS HOCKEYSt. Mary’s 7, Framingham 2At Loring Arena in Framingham, the Spartans (19-0-0) broke open a tight game with two second period goals to dispatch the Flyers.Courtney Winters had two goals and an assist and Bridget Donovan added two goals for St. Mary’s. Erin McAndrews and Sabrina Iannetti each had a goal and an assist.Defenseman Michelle Golden added three assists and Courtney White had two assists.