You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for University on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Western Panthers as they made off with a 46-24 win. Winning may never get old, but the Trailblazers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Leah Norvell
| 01/07/26 vs Western | 6 |
| 01/11/25 vs Covenant Christian | 5 |
| 01/03/26 @ Sheridan | 4 |
| 01/30/25 @ Speedway | 4 |
| 01/28/25 vs Decatur Central | 4 |
University's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Leah Norvell led the charge by putting up 16 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. Those six steals gave Norvell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sydney Culp, who posted 13 points and five assists.
University 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 boards in six consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Western lost, don't look at Ellyse Walden. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 13 boards. Walden is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last eight games she's played.
The victory got University back to even at 8-8. As for Western, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
University didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 39-36 loss against Covenant Christian on the 10th. As for Western, they have also already played their next matchup, a 47-30 win against Logansport on the 10th.
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