The Galena Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight defeat. They received a tough blow as they fell 55-39 to Columbus. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Galena of the 52-22 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Columbus' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Katy Mooney led the charge by scoring 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Katie Simpson, who scored 11 points.
Galena has not been sharp recently as the team has lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season. As for Columbus, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-9.
Galena will be playing at home against Southeast at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Galena is coming into the contest with six straight losses at home, meaning Southeast will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Columbus, they will head out on the road to challenge Frontenac at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kansas (Columbus is ranked 208th, while Frontenac is ranked 222nd).
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