Cougars
| 12/20/24 @ Bruning-Davenport/Shickley | 41 |
| 12/28/24 @ Wood River | 25 |
| 12/30/24 vs Nebraska Christian | 23 |
| 12/17/24 @ St. Cecilia | 8 |
| 12/21/24 vs Central City | -10 |
Cross County hadn't done well against Nebraska Christian recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Cross County Cougars put the hurt on the Nebraska Christian Eagles with a sharp 62-39 victory. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 23 points or more this season.
Cross County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lindee Kelley, who went 6 for 13 on her way to 15 points in addition to six boards and five assists. That's the most points Kelley has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Bricelynn Larson, who went 7 of 11 on her way to 17 points and seven rebounds.
Cross County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Cross County and bumps their season record up to 7-1. As for Nebraska Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Cross County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 31-29 win against Central City on the 2nd. As for Nebraska Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-43 loss against Fairbury on the 2nd.
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