The Chillicothe Hornets came tearing into Thursday's match with 13 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20.1 points) and they left with even more momentum. They really took it to Kirksville for the full four quarters, racking up a 54-27 win at home. Chillicothe has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Chillicothe got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Liz Oliver out in front who scored 18 points along with three blocks and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Oliver has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Kayanna Cranmer, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds.
Chillicothe's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-1. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 27.3 points. As for Kirksville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Coincidentally, Chillicothe and Kirksville will both be playing Marshall the next time they take the court. Chillicothe will head out to face Marshall at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, while Kirksville will host them at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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