Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Nichols). They snuck past the St. Mary's Lancers with an 83-77 win on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but the Vikings sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Nichols was led to victory by Evelyn Walcott and Julieta Cruz. Walcott dropped a double-double on 28 points and 16 rebounds, while Cruz dropped a triple-double on 23 points, ten boards, and 12 assists. Cruz is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 12 games she's played. Madisen Wilson was another key player, putting up 16 points.
Vikings
| 01/28/25 vs St. Mary's | 21 |
| 02/12/24 vs Mount St. Mary Academy | 21 |
| 01/05/24 @ Lockport | 21 |
| 12/19/23 @ Depew | 18 |
| 01/13/25 vs Nardin Academy | 17 |
Nichols smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Nichols has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.1 points per game. As for St. Mary's, their loss dropped their record down to 13-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nichols will head out to take on Cardinal O'Hara at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cardinal O'Hara has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for St. Mary's, they will challenge Sacred Heart Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in St. Mary's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.
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