Basketball Recap: Union City Starts Season with Win on the Road

By Team Reports Dec 8, 2024, 4:22am

Basketball Recap: Union City Chargers vs. Mendon Hornets

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Union City had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Mendon Hornets by the margin of a single free throw, 46-45. The victory was some much needed relief for the Chargers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Union City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Calli Wilkinson led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Wilkinson has been hot , having also posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Ellie Williams was another key player, posting 18 points along with six rebounds and three steals.

Union City wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 49-35 defeat against Napoleon on the 5th. Mendon has also already played their next contest (against Union City), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.

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