Crusaders
| 02/08/25 @ Aquinas | 81-36 |
| 02/06/25 @ Fort Calhoun | 69-26 |
| 02/04/25 vs Bishop Neumann | 69-39 |
| 02/01/25 vs Scotus | 62-46 |
| 01/30/25 vs St. Cecilia | 69-23 |
| + 26 more games |
Lincoln Christian put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They really took it to the Aquinas Monarchs for the full four quarters, racking up an 81-36 victory. With the Crusaders ahead 40-14 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Lincoln Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kena Ailes led the charge by dropping a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Ailes a new career-high in blocks (four). Maci Pittenger also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Lincoln Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Despite the loss, Aquinas saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Riley Campbell went 5-for-7 on her way to 15 points. Campbell continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Miriam Frasher was another key player, putting up ten points.
Lincoln Christian's win was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-0. As for Aquinas, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
Lincoln Christian has already played their next contest, a 77-39 victory against Beatrice on the 11th. As for Aquinas, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 43-42 defeat against Archangels Catholic on the 11th.
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