Dr. Krop lost against Northwestern back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Dr. Krop Lightning were beaten by the Northwestern Bulls 64-16. While losing is never fun, the Lightning can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 427th, while the Bulls are ranked 113th).
Northwestern was led to victory by Terriyah Montgomery and Myah Newton. Montgomery went 7 of 11 on her way to 16 points and five rebounds, while Newton dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Montgomery is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Maykayla Berriod was another key player, putting up seven points and three steals.
Dr. Krop's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Northwestern, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Dr. Krop will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mourning at 7:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025. As for Northwestern, they will host Schoolhouse Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Northwestern: 27.9, Schoolhouse Prep: 28.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
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