University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-45 heartbreaker at the hands of the Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils. The Trailblazers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Several Trailblazers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Taylor Seay, who posted 20 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. Anyah Turley also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Trailblazers
| 01/14/25 @ Indianapolis Shortridge | 45-48 |
| 01/11/25 vs Covenant Christian | 53-55 |
| 01/08/25 vs Sheridan | 45-55 |
| 01/07/25 @ Western | 56-64 |
| 01/04/25 vs Tri-West Hendricks | 49-56 |
Even though they lost, University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in seven consecutive matchups.
Indianapolis Shortridge's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maleah Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 16 rebounds. Jackson continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Keara Stewart was another key player, putting up 16 points.
University's defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-11. As for Indianapolis Shortridge, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: University beat Indianapolis Shortridge by a score of 34-28 on Friday.
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