Basketball Recap: Bendle Gets the Win

Alyssah Belcher

Points

02/11/25 vs International Academy	17
02/07/25 vs Beecher	27
02/04/25 @ Genesee	15

While Bendle has struggled at home with five straight losses, that wasn't the case on Tuesday thanks to Alyssah Belcher. The Bendle Tigers walked away with a 47-39 victory over the International Academy Phoenix thanks to Belcher, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten steals. The matchup was her third in a row with at least 15 points.

The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Howard, who posted seven points in addition to ten rebounds and five steals. That's the most steals she has posted since back in December of 2023.

Bendle's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for International Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.

Coming up, Bendle will be playing in front of their home fans against Genesee Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for International Academy, they will head out to take on Flint Southwestern Academy at 5:30 p.m. on February 18th. International Academy is facing Flint Southwestern Academy at the right time seeing as Flint Southwestern Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.