Mishawaka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-33 heartbreaker at the hands of the New Prairie Cougars. The Cavemen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
01/28/25 @ New Prairie | 7 |
01/24/25 vs Northridge | 2 |
01/22/25 vs South Bend Adams | 4 |
01/18/25 vs Wawasee | 2 |
01/15/25 vs Warsaw | 3 |
Mishawaka's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Tinayja Summers, who posted eight points along with ten rebounds and seven steals, and Millie Mammolenti, who went 6 for 15 on her way to 12 points and eight steals. Summers is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played.
Even though they lost, Mishawaka smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
New Prairie's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nevaeh Trobaugh, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards. That's the most rebounds Trobaugh has posted since back in November of 2024. Lauren Abbott was another key player, putting up three points in addition to ten boards and four steals.
Mishawaka's defeat dropped their record down to 2-19. As for New Prairie, with the win, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-19.
Mishawaka has already played their next match (against Goshen), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. New Prairie will challenge Culver Academies at 7:30 p.m. on February 4th.
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