University and Ridgeline squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but University had to settle for second. They lost 65-40 to the Falcons. The defeat continues a trend for the Titans in their meetings with the Falcons: they've now lost six in a row.
Ridgeline's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noelia Axton, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Axton's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Madilyn Crowley, who went 6-for-12 to rack up 17 points and eight boards.
University's loss dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Ridgeline, their victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-4.
Looking ahead, University will host Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ridgeline, they will face off against Eastside Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Falcons will be up against the Crusaders' rather soft defense (which has allowed 51.22 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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