Basketball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Columbus International

Lions

Previous 5 Games

12/19/24 vs Delaware Christian	34-32
12/17/24 @ East	50-32
12/13/24 vs Linden-McKinley	64-37
12/11/24 vs Westerville North	51-32
12/10/24 vs Northland	71-36

Columbus International posted their closest win since January 29th on Thursday. They skirted past the Delaware Christian Eagles 34-32. The victory was nothing new for the Lions as they're now sitting on five straight.

Columbus International got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Leila Carter out in front who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 boards. Carter is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last nine games she's played. Another player making a difference was Marley Benson, who posted six points in addition to five boards and five steals.

Columbus International's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. As for Delaware Christian, they moved to 7-2 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.

Columbus International won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Mifflin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus International is facing Mifflin at the right time seeing as Mifflin is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Delaware Christian, they will also get right back to it: they'll face off against Madison Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Delaware Christian's defense has only allowed 26.2 points per game this season, so Madison Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.