Nichols and St. Mary squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Nichols had to settle for second. They took a 53-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the St. Mary's Lancers. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lancers earlier this season, when they won 83-77.
Julieta Cruz
| 02/06/25 @ Nardin Academy | 11 |
| 02/13/25 vs Randolph | 10 |
| 02/03/25 vs Williamsville North | 10 |
| 01/28/25 vs St. Mary's | 8 |
| 12/04/24 @ Hamburg | 8 |
| + 18 more games |
Nichols lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Julieta Cruz, who posted 14 points along with six boards and six steals. She has become a key player for Nichols: the team is 12-3 when she posts at least five steals, but 2-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Walcott, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Nichols smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Nichols has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season. The win made it two in a row for St. Mary's and bumps their season record up to 16-7.
Nichols and St. Mary's are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Nichols will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Sacred Heart Academy at 5:00 p.m. Nichols is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.8 points per game this season. As for St. Mary's, they will face off against Cardinal O'Hara at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cardinal O'Hara will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something St. Mary's surely won't give up without a fight.
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