Coolidge couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Italy Gladiators on Tuesday, falling 55-28. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gladiators apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2020.
Landry Janek was nothing short of spectacular for Italy: she dropped a double-double on 11 points and 16 rebounds. With that strong performance, Janek is now averaging an impressive 9.5 rebounds per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Box, who made all 6 shots she took racking up 16 points plus six rebounds.
The victory got Italy back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coolidge will host Milford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Italy, they will welcome Mart at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. Mart will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Italy surely won't give up without a fight.
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