On Thursday, the Carlinville Cavaliers didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against the Maryville Christian Lions, but they still walked away with a 37-31 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cavaliers.
Tate Duckels
| 02/01/25 vs Athens | 4 |
| 01/28/25 vs Lutheran | 4 |
| 12/26/24 vs Hillsboro | 4 |
| 02/13/25 @ Maryville Christian | 3 |
| 01/20/25 vs Gillespie | 3 |
| + 14 more games |
Carlinville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tate Duckels, who posted 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Carlinville is undefeated when Duckels posts three or more steals, but 4-15 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Dominic Alepra, who scored 12 points and three steals.
Carlinville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Maryville Christian only pulled down five offensive boards.
Despite the defeat, Maryville Christian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Nate Laughlin put up 13 points. Nolan Hite also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Carlinville's victory bumped their record up to 13-15. As for Maryville Christian, their loss was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-18.
Carlinville wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 56-49 defeat against Southwestern on the 14th. As for Maryville Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 38-35 loss against Father McGivney Catholic on the 14th.
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