Italy came tearing into Monday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 55-26 win over the McGregor Bulldogs. The match was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Gladiators had established a 23 point advantage.
Italy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Landry Janek out in front who posted seven points plus 11 rebounds and four steals. Janek has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Tatum Box was another key player, going 6 for 14 en route to 15 points.
Italy was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Italy pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.0 points per game. As for McGregor, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Italy has already played their next contest (against McGregor), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for McGregor, they will be taking part in a tournament against Grace Academy at 12:40 p.m. on Thursday.
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