Overton has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They fell 63-55 to the Houston Mustangs on Friday. The Wolverines were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 37-35.
Kierra Baldwin
| 02/28/25 vs Houston | 21 |
| 02/24/25 vs Memphis East | 18 |
| 02/21/25 vs Memphis Central | 10 |
| 02/11/25 @ White Station | 19 |
| 02/07/25 @ Memphis Central | 12 |
| + 9 more games |
Overton's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kierra Baldwin, who posted 21 points. That's the most points Baldwin has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dallas McElroy, who earned 13 points and three steals.
Houston's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Caidyn Sanders led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 23 points and nine boards. Sanders is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 16 or more in each of the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Laila Mcnamee, who went 6-for-8 en route to 14 points and five rebounds.
Overton's loss dropped their record down to 17-9. As for Houston, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-10 record this season.
Overton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Houston, they will challenge Bartlett at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bartlett will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Houston surely won't give up without a fight.
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