After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Westville, Hobart was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top against the River Forest Ingots by a score of 54-44. The Brickies' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hobart's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Riley Weber led the charge by earning nine points plus seven rebounds. Hallie Pendleton was another key player, earning nine points in addition to four steals.
Hobart smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matchups.
Several Ingots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was D?Yanna Hurn, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 rebounds. What's more, Hurn also racked up three assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Julianna Bailey, who earned nine points.
The victory snapped Hobart's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for River Forest, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-4.
Hobart didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 51-18 defeat against Munster on the 26th. River Forest has also already played their next contest, a 53-47 loss against Hammond Bishop Noll on the 2nd.
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