Basketball Recap: Melissa Beats Anna for Their Fourth Straight Win

Cardinals

Margin (Wins)

12/10/24 vs Greenville	57
01/17/25 vs Sherman	55
12/05/24 @ Timpson	51
01/14/25 @ Greenville	50
12/06/24 @ Gladewater	49

Melissa came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 37 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 49-24 margin over the Anna Coyotes. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 21 points or more this season.

Despite the defeat, Anna had strong showings from Khila Williams, who posted 12 points, and Ayonna Cooper, who had two points along with nine boards and three steals. The dominant performance gave Williams a new career-high in points.

Melissa's victory bumped their record up to 20-8. As for Anna, their loss dropped their record down to 20-9.

Melissa didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-31 win against Denison on the 24th. Anna has also already played their next game, a 75-32 victory against Greenville on the 24th.