This season hasn't been kind to the Sangamon Valley/Tri-City Storm, who are still winless after their 12th matchup. They were outmatched by Pana on the road and fell 57-20. Sangamon Valley/Tri-City has not had much luck with Pana recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Among those leading the charge was Joey Laker, who scored 23 points along with five rebounds and five steals. Those 23 points set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Jess Vaughn, who scored 11 points along with five assists and four steals.
Sangamon Valley/Tri-City's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Pana, their victory bumped their record up to 3-16.
Sangamon Valley/Tri-City will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Central A & M at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2024. Central A & M's defense has only allowed 29.3 points per game this season, so Sangamon Valley/Tri-City's offense will have their work cut out for Sangamon Valley/Tri-City. As for Pana, they will look to defend their home court on January 4, 2024 against Southwestern at 6:00 p.m.