Basketball Recap: Unity Christian Knights vs. Galesburg Christian Lions
There's no place like home for Unity Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 60-30 victory over the Galesburg Christian Lions. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Unity Christian to victory were Maddy Wilbur and Emily Merema. Wilbur dropped a double-double on 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Merema went 8 for 12 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds and six steals. Wilbur has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Behr, who went 5 for 7 en route to 10 points plus two steals and two blocks.
Unity Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Payton Dowell, who posted five points plus eight steals. Baylie Mayfield was another key player, posting four points along with six rebounds.
Unity Christian now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Galesburg Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Unity Christian and Galesburg Christian's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Unity Christian and Faith Christian (who has only given up 25.22 points per game) will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Unity Christian's defense has only allowed 28.4 points per game this season, so Galesburg Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. Meanwhile, Galesburg Christian will take on Morning Star Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, a squad that's only allowed 26.71 points per game.
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