Basketball Recap: Doniphan Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Dons

Margin (Wins)

01/06/25 vs Puxico	62
02/08/25 vs Naylor	52
01/28/25 @ Clearwater	51
12/02/24 vs Kelly	41
12/17/24 vs Greenville	39

Doniphan came tearing into Monday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 29.5 points), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Kennett Indians with a sharp 56-34 win. The Dons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 22 points or more this season.

Several Indians players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Anekia Farmer, who on her way to 14 points and four steals. Farmer continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alyce Edwards, who posted 16 points and five steals.

Doniphan pushed their record up to 21-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.0 points over those games. As for Kennett, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.

Doniphan will look to defend their home court on Friday against Poplar Bluff at 7:30 p.m. Kennett does not have any more games scheduled as of now.