The Suttons Bay Norsemen's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their 12th straight defeat. They were outmatched by Glen Lake on the road and fell 64-20. Suttons Bay was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-16.
It was another big night for Eleanor Valkner, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and ten rebounds for Glen Lake. Valkner is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 13 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jessie Pugh, who scored ten points along with seven steals.
Suttons Bay dropped their record down to 1-14 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 13.6 points per game. As for Glen Lake, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Suttons Bay will take on the Portagers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Onekama presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Norsemen in Michigan (the Portagers are ranked 235th, while the Norsemen are ranked 583rd). As for Glen Lake, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Stags at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.
