While Silliman Institute didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-5), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat the Adams County Christian Rebels 69-42. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 20 points or more this season.
Silliman Institute's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Katie Ryan Dawson, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. The game was Dawson's third in a row with at least ten points. Lila Richardson was another key player, going 10 for 13 en route to 22 points plus seven rebounds and three blocks.
Silliman Institute smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.
Silliman Institute's record is now 6-0. As for Adams County Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Silliman Institute has already played their next matchup, a 53-43 defeat against Hartfield Academy on the 26th. As for Adams County Christian, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Ben's Ford Christian at 6:00 p.m. on December 9th.
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