GUILDERLAND — The winning streak came to an end for the Guilderland girls’ basketball team. But the Lady Dutch put up a fight against one of the Suburban Council elite.

Guilderland had won nine straight games heading into Tuesday’s contest at Shenendehowa, the leaders in the league. The Lady Dutch showed that they should be considered one of the better teams in the league as well.

A late basket by Shen propelled the Plainswomen to a 51-47 win over the Lady Dutch.

Guilderland trailed in the fourth quarter after leading for the majority of the game. The Lady Dutch took the lead again with just over 30 seconds left. Guard Jen Madsen made a shot and was fouled, then converted the free throw to give the Dutch a 47-44 lead.

Shen scored seven points in the final 30 seconds to pull out the victory.

Guilderland was led by Kristin Pezze’s 18 points. Danielle Burns added nine for the Lady Dutch.

Guilderland was up 16-8 at the end of the first quarter and 25-21 at halftime.

On Friday, the Lady Dutch won their ninth game in a row, defeating Burnt Hills, 39-27.

After trailing at the end of the first quarter, 10-6, the Dutch took over the next three quarters to pull out the win.

Guilderland held Burnt Hills to 17 points in the final three frames and scored 25 points in the second and third quarters.

Pezze led the Dutch with 15 points. Mary Kate O’Connell added 10 and Nikki Branchini chipped in with six points.

Guilderland has an overall record of 12-4 and is 9-3 in the Suburban Council. The Dutch hold a slight lead over Columbia High School in the Gold Division and the two teams meet in Renssealaer County on Friday. The Dutch will be looking to avenge an early-season loss to the Blue Devils.

Guilderland then wraps up the regular season, hosting Bethlehem on Tuesday.