Bishop Kenny picks up 22nd straight win at home

By Team Reports Jan 23, 2024, 6:41pm

Recap: Bishop Kenny Crusaders vs. Mandarin Mustangs

Make it ten blowout wins for the Bishop Kenny Crusaders this season. They claimed a resounding 56-18 victory over Mandarin at home. The win was familiar territory for Bishop Kenny who now have six in a row.

Bishop Kenny had a senior duo take command as Riley Talbert scored 12 points along with six assists and three steals and Clare Coyle scored 13 points along with two steals. Abby Baker was another key contributor, scoring five points.

Bishop Kenny pushed their record up to 18-3 with that victory, which was their 22nd straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.2 points per game. As for Mandarin, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Kenny will take on Riverside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mandarin, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against First Coast at 6:00 p.m.