Basketball Recap: Manchester Squires vs. Triton Trojans
Manchester had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Triton Trojans 65-37. That's more bragging rights for the Squires, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Manchester found their leader in sophomore Emma Walker, who went 11 for 16 en route to 28 points plus six steals and five rebounds. Walker has been hot recently, having posted four or more steals the last three times she's played. Hanna Stout was another key player, posting nine points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Manchester smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 25 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
The win got Manchester back to even at 1-1. As for Triton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Manchester will face off against Lewis Cass at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Triton, they will take on Argos at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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