Mankato East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Owatonna Huskies, falling 71-44. The Cougars were not able to make up for their loss to the Huskies from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
Leading Owatonna to victory were Maryn Pool and Jessica Fisher. Pool posted eight points and eight steals, while Fisher went 6 of 12 on her way to 12 points. Pool is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Olson, who put up eight points and six rebounds.
Mankato East's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Owatonna, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Mankato East will venture away from home to square off against Mayo at 7:30 p.m. on January 9th. As for Owatonna, they will welcome John Marshall at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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