After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Starkville, Olive Branch was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top against the Overton Wolverines by a score of 67-60.
Overton's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dallas McElroy, who posted 15 points in addition to five boards and four steals. McElroy is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Londyn Morris, who put up ten points and five rebounds.
Olive Branch is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.4 points per game. As for Overton, they moved to 6-2 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Olive Branch will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Belmont on January 4, 2025. As for Overton, they will take on Rossville Christian Academy in a tournament on Friday.
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