Plymouth took care of business in their home opener on Thursday. They secured a 48-43 W over the New Prairie Cougars. The win was some much needed relief for the Pilgrims/Rockies as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Plymouth got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sophie Miller out in front who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Miller a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Chloe Horton was another key player, earning nine points.
Plymouth smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why New Prairie lost, don't look at Morgan Flagg. Despite the final result, she went 9 for 16 en route to 21 points plus two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Abbott, who had eight points along with five assists and four steals.
Plymouth will be playing at home against Mishawaka Marian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. New Prairie has already played their next match, a 64-24 loss against Bremen on the 9th.
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