There's no place like home for Harvey/Fessenden-Bowdon, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They took down the Westhope/Newburg Sioux 58-42 on Thursday. That looming 58-42 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hornets yet this season.
Harvey/Fessenden-Bowdon got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Rachel Neumiller out in front who went 9 for 16 on her way to 23 points and seven boards. Neumiller continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylee Keller, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Westhope/Newburg lost, don't look at Macy Bryans. Despite the final result, she posted 17 points and six boards. Bryans has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Kaitlin Kopplin also deserves some recognition as she grabbed her first steal of the season.
With the win, Harvey/Fessenden-Bowdon broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-10. As for Westhope/Newburg, they dropped their record down to 1-12 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Harvey/Fessenden-Bowdon didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 59-39 loss against Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood on the 24th. Westhope/Newburg has also already played their next contest, a 57-46 victory against Drake/Anamoose on the 24th.
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