Anderson hadn't done well against McNeil recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Anderson Trojans walked away with a 45-37 victory over the McNeil Mavericks. This was payback for the Trojans, who suffered a 76-26 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Anderson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lucy Swanson, who had 12 points plus five rebounds and three steals. Swanson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Fuller, who scored 15 points plus two steals.
Anderson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive contests.
Anderson's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for McNeil, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Anderson will venture away from home to take on Incarnate Word at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McNeil, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Round Rock Westwood at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. McNeil is facing Round Rock Westwood at the right time seeing as Round Rock Westwood is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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