Metro-East Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost to the Maryville Christian Lions on the road by a 38-20 margin. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 47-30 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Isabelle McLeod and Emily Kober certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. McLeod scored ten points in addition to eight rebounds and two blocks, while Kober scored four points plus nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Metro-East Lutheran smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Metro-East Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Maryville Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Metro-East Lutheran will square off against Marissa/Coulterville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Marissa/Coulterville's defense has only allowed 24.8 points per game this season, so Metro-East Lutheran's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Maryville Christian, they will head out to face off against East Alton-Wood River at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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