The Cedar Ridge women’s basketball team pulled off a huge victory over crosstown rival Orange on Tuesday night. Senior Madison Wardlow scored 23 points to push the Red Wolves past the Lady Panthers 43-36. It was Cedar Ridge’s first home win over Orange since 2016. Just as important were Natalia Garay’s six points, all in the first half. Cedar Ridge freshman Takia Nichols added six points. The Red Wolves didn’t trail after the first quarter, though Orange had several possessions to tie in the second half. Cedar Ridge is now 2-3 in the Big 8 Conference and host Apex Friendship on Wednesday night at Red Wolves Gymnasium. It was a gratifying win for Cedar Ridge, who will return to Big 8 Conference action on Friday at Northern Durham.