After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Frontenac, the Columbus Titans were happy to have found some success on Tuesday. They walked away with a 45-38 win over Riverton. This was payback for Columbus, who suffered a 54-35 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Columbus' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ellie Helms, who scored 20 points along with three steals. Helms has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last nine times she's played. Another player making a difference was Brylie Johnson, who scored seven points along with four steals.
Columbus' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-6. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.0 points per game. As for Riverton, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus will take on the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Mary's-Colgan will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line. As for Riverton, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Raiders.
