If the Springfield Southeast Spartans were feeling good off their 57-23 takedown of the Lanphier Lions last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Springfield Southeast was beaten by Peoria 79-35 on Wednesday. Springfield Southeast has struggled against Peoria recently, as their game on Wednesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Springfield Southeast lost, one person who can't be blamed is Marisa Gant. Despite the final result, she scored 12 points along with nine rebounds. Gant scored a full 34.3% of Springfield Southeast's points, the eighth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Springfield Southeast has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Peoria, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Limestone the next time they take the court. Springfield Southeast will head out to face Limestone at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, while Peoria will head out to face them at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
