Ja?Naisha Carney leads a balanced attack to beat Trinity Christian

By Team Reports Dec 12, 2023, 7:53am

Recap: Westover Wolverines vs. Trinity Christian Crusaders

The Westover Wolverines entered their tilt with the Trinity Christian Crusaders with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Westover managed a 46-41 victory over Trinity Christian on Saturday. Given Westover's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 87th, while Trinity Christian is ranked 218th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Westover's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ja?Naisha Carney, who scored 11 points along with six steals. The game was Carney's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Rmani Robinson , who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Westover's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Trinity Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.

Westover will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Richmond at 5:30 p.m. on December 19th. Richmond is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Trinity Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Living Water Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.