Independence's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 45-30 victory over the Bakersfield Drillers. The Falcons have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Drillers, too.
Kenadi Walton was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 15 rebounds.
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Independence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 18 consecutive contests.
Several Drillers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Janayah Meeks, who posted seven points and 17 boards. With that strong performance, Meeks is now averaging an impressive 8.3 rebounds per game. Another player making a difference was Natalya Robinson, who scored four points.
Independence has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. As for Bakersfield, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence will take on Liberty at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bakersfield, they will face off against Highland at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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