Unity Christian is 0-10 against Galesburg Christian since February of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Unity Christian Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Galesburg Christian Lions at 5:00 p.m. Neither Unity Christian nor Galesburg Christian posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Last Tuesday, Unity Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 30-24 to Morning Star Academy.
Despite the loss, Unity Christian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Maddy Wilbur dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Behr, who had five points plus two steals.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins dating back to last season, Galesburg Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They came up short against Quad Cities Christian, falling 42-18. The Lions have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Maggie Mason was Galesburg Christian's leading scorer, having posted ten points.
Lauren Walker held things down on the boards with 14 rebounds.
Unity Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Galesburg Christian, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
Unity Christian came up short against Galesburg Christian in their previous meeting back in February, falling 30-22. Will Unity Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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