After losing to Mechanicsville the last time they met, Armstrong decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Armstrong Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 67-64 victory over the Mechanicsville Mustangs on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since February 2, 2024.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Elizabeth Hardwick, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Hardwick is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kate Carlton, who went 6 for 13 on her way to 13 points.
Armstrong is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.8 points per game. As for Mechanicsville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.
When Armstrong and Mechanicsville next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Armstrong will try to stop Highland Springs' four-game winning streak when the meet at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Mechanicsville will take on Hanover and their three-game winning streak at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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