Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Meadowdale). They claimed a resounding 63-28 victory over the Belmont Bison. With the Lions ahead 34-14 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Meadowdale got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Janiyah Middlebrook out in front who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 boards. The contest was Middlebrook's seventh in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Bay'Shanna Drake, who posted 14 points along with seven steals and five assists.
Lions
| 01/27/25 @ Belmont | 15 |
| 01/25/24 vs Stivers School for the Arts | 14 |
| 01/20/24 vs Cristo Rey | 13 |
| 11/27/23 vs Thurgood Marshall | 13 |
| 01/22/24 vs Dunbar | 12 |
Meadowdale was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Belmont's loss on Monday came despite strong showings from Lillian Rupp and Mashayla Valentine. Rupp went 5 for 7 en route to 11 points and six rebounds, while Valentine put up nine points in addition to eight boards and five steals. Valentine is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played.
Meadowdale now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Belmont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 14 of their last 15 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-18 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meadowdale will square off against Middletown Christian at 6:00 p.m. on February 4th. As for Belmont, they will face off against Mercy McAuley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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