While Italy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-19), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They claimed a resounding 51-12 victory over the Yantis Owls. That 39 point margin sets a new team best for the Gladiators this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Italy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Hannah Scott, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Arhiana Johnson, who had seven points in addition to nine rebounds and two steals.
Italy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Italy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.0 points per game. As for Yantis, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Italy has already played their next contest, a 43-20 win against Trenton on the 6th. As for Yantis, it'll be Battle of the Birds when the Yantis Owls challenge the Como-Pickton Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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