Basketball Recap: Mt. Pulaski Beats Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond for Their Fifth Straight Victory

Hilltoppers

Previous 5 Games

02/08/25 vs Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond	52-44
02/07/25 vs Lincolnwood	53-44
02/04/25 @ Tri-City	56-48
01/31/25 @ St. Teresa	61-28
01/28/25 vs Central A & M	57-51

Mt. Pulaski came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14 points) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 52-44 victory over the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights. That's more bragging rights for the Hilltoppers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Mt. Pulaski pushed their record up to 13-13 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-19 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Pulaski will venture away from home to take on Calvary at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Calvary's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six contests. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, they are taking a road trip to square off against Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond is facing Heritage at the right time seeing as Heritage is stuck on a three-game losing streak.