Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 45-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Midland Valley Mustangs. The Indians were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 42-39.
Blythe Price and Alexis Gartmon certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Price posted 18 points along with eight rebounds and five steals, while Gartmon put up 17 points and three steals. That was a full 40.9% of Gilbert's points, marking the third time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points.
Midland Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zekenya Eberhart led the charge by putting up 13 points. Eberhart continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Bri Hunter was another key player, posting 12 points.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Midland Valley, their win bumped their record up to 5-17.
Gilbert wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 65-40 defeat against Gray Collegiate Academy on the 5th. As for Midland Valley, they have also already played their next match, a 53-27 loss against Aiken on the 7th.
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