Basketball Recap: Watervliet's Win Ends Five-Game Losing Streak at Home

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Watervliet on Monday. They put the hurt on the Benton Harbor Tigers with a sharp 55-33 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Panthers have posted since February 9, 2024.

Watervliet's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Moeko Crago led the charge by going 5 for 10 en route to 13 points and four steals. Crago is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Marissa Lowell also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assists of the season.

Watervliet smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 34 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.

Watervliet's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Benton Harbor, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Watervliet will host Fennville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benton Harbor, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Buchanan at 6:00 p.m. Buchanan will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Benton Harbor surely won't give up without a fight.