It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Columbus Cardinals had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Pirates by a score of 48-41. The win was familiar territory for Columbus who now have five in a row.
Columbus found their leader in underclassman Anaya Gardner, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and five blocks. Gardner is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last three games she's played. Karlee Mathis was another key contributor, scoring six points along with eight assists and two blocks.
Columbus has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 25-10 record this season. As for London, their defeat dropped their record down to 24-9.
Columbus and Aransas Pass will face off at 12:00 p.m. on February 24th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Aransas Pass will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Columbus surely won't give up without a fight. London does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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