For the first time this season, Washington will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to challenge the Charleroi Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
On Saturday, Washington came up short against McKeesport and fell 56-43.
Olivia Woods put forth a good effort for the losing side as she almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Shawnti Fuller, who posted six points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Charleroi waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 49-17 victory over the Greyhounds. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 34-5.
Washington better keep an eye on Eden Smith. She was instrumental in Charleroi's win, putting up 17 points. The game was Smith's fourth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Briella Wells, who scored 11 points.
Charleroi's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Washington, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Washington against Charleroi in their previous meeting back in January, as the team secured a 78-29 victory. In that matchup, the Prexies amassed a halftime lead of 47-13, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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