Basketball Recap: Makenna Bynum Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Ozaukee

Living Word Lutheran won the last time they faced Ozaukee and things went their way on Thursday too. The Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves walked away with a 55-48 victory over the Ozaukee Warriors.

Makenna Bynum

Steals

02/14/25 @ Kenosha Christian Life	9
11/19/24 @ Central Wisconsin Christian	7
02/20/25 vs Ozaukee	5
01/25/25 vs New Holstein	5
01/23/25 @ Lake Country Lutheran	4
+ 17 more games

Living Word Lutheran's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Makenna Bynum led the charge by putting up seven points along with ten rebounds and five steals. Living Word Lutheran is 10-1 when Bynum posts three or more steals, but 6-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kaleah Alles, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and ten boards.

Living Word Lutheran smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 30 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 18 consecutive matchups.

Living Word Lutheran has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. Ozaukee has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.

Living Word Lutheran will square off against Montello at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ozaukee does not have any more games scheduled as of now.