Tigers
| 01/21/25 @ Queen Creek | 68 |
| 11/27/24 vs Cactus Shadows | 50 |
| 01/10/25 vs Desert Ridge | 48 |
| 01/24/25 vs Red Mountain | 35 |
| 02/07/25 vs Queen Creek | 33 |
It's playoff time, and Gilbert had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victor by a 72-49 margin over the Prescott Badgers on Tuesday. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 20 points or more this season.
Gilbert's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aspen McClees led the charge by dropping a double-double with 19 points and ten boards. McClees is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last eight games she's played. Isabella Ivy was another key player, going 8-for-15 to rack up 20 points and five rebounds.
Gilbert smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Bella Abt and Addie Prisciandaro certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Abt went 7-for-12 on her way to 17 points along with eight boards and four steals, while Prisciandaro posted 16 points.
Gilbert pushed their record up to 21-6 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points over those games. As for Prescott, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 21-7.
Looking ahead, Gilbert will be playing in front of their home fans against Desert Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Vista will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Gilbert surely won't give up without a fight. Prescott does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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