There's no place like home for Eastern, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots 69-38. The Ramblers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 23 points or more this season.
Eastern got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayme Poindexter out in front who went 9 of 16 en route to 26 points along with five rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Madisyn Butts, who went 8 for 12 on her way to 19 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
Eastern was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Ramblers
| 12/31/24 vs Governor Thomas Johnson | 69-38 |
| 12/20/24 vs School Without Walls | 68-32 |
| 12/18/24 vs Ballou | 62-25 |
| 12/15/24 vs Central | 66-48 |
| 12/13/24 vs Anacostia | 53-7 |
| + 11 more games |
Eastern pushed their record up to 10-4 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36.6 points. As for Governor Thomas Johnson, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Eastern will head out to square off against Western at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Governor Thomas Johnson, they will welcome Urbana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Governor Thomas Johnson has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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