Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Layla Mallery and Ruby Murrell Lead Martinsville to Victory

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Martinsville walked away with it. They took down the Terre Haute South Vigo Braves 41-26 on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Artesians in their matchups with the Braves: they've now won three in a row.

Layla Mallery

Steals (Career)

02/04/25 vs Terre Haute South Vigo	8
01/28/25 @ Franklin Community	4
01/21/25 vs Brown County	4
12/27/24 vs Springs Valley	4
11/16/24 @ Terre Haute North Vigo	4

Martinsville was led to victory by Ruby Murrell and Layla Mallery. Murrell went 6 for 13 on her way to 16 points and eight boards, while Mallery posted ten points and eight steals. The dominant performance gave Mallery a new career-high in steals. Jade Meade was another key player, putting up six points.

When it comes to explaining why Terre Haute South Vigo lost, don't look at Karizma English-Malone. Despite the final result, she had 11 points. English-Malone is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played.

Martinsville's record now sits at 8-15. As for Terre Haute South Vigo, their loss dropped their record down to 9-14.

Martinsville didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 46-40 defeat against Bloomington North on the 7th. Terre Haute South Vigo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.