Mount Union hadn't done well against Claysburg-Kimmel recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Mount Union Trojans walked away with a 38-27 victory over the Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs. The Trojans didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.
Mount Union got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cailyn Skopic out in front who posted 12 points along with six assists and six steals. Skopic is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Dimoff, who earned 16 points and six boards.
Trojans
| 01/14/25 vs Claysburg-Kimmel | 38-27 |
| 01/10/25 @ West Branch | 54-32 |
Mount Union smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
Claysburg-Kimmel's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella Francona, who scored nine points and five rebounds. Zailee Bush was another key player, putting up nine points and seven boards.
Mount Union's record is now 4-7. As for Claysburg-Kimmel, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Mount Union has already played their next game, a 50-39 win against East Juniata on the 18th. As for Claysburg-Kimmel, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 33-29 defeat against Rockwood on the 16th.
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