Basketball Recap: Genesee Starts Season with Victory on the Road

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 6:04pm

Basketball Recap: Genesee Wolves vs. Birch Run Panthers

Genesee had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They secured a 56-52 W over the Birch Run Panthers on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wolves as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Averie Zinn went supernova for Genesee, dropping a double-double on 35 points and 12 rebounds. Zinn has been hot for a while, having posted 15 or more points the last 17 times she's played. Reginae Randle was another key player, posting five points plus 12 rebounds and three blocks.

Genesee smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 22 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Genesee and Bentley will meet in a canine-themed contest at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Birch Run, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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