It was a proper cat-fight when Wilmington challenged Lisle on Monday. The Wilmington Wildcats fell just short of the Lisle Lions by a score of 26-23. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered against the Lions since February 5, 2020.
When it comes to explaining why Wilmington lost, don't look at Melia Hincherick. Despite the final result, she posted ten points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Wilmington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lisle only pulled down seven offensive boards.
Lisle found their leader in sophomore Aminah Muhammad, who earned seven points along with five boards and three steals.
Wilmington has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 18-7 record this season. As for Lisle, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-17.
Wilmington has already played their next contest, a 37-24 win against Peotone on the 6th. As for Lisle, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 50-29 victory against Streator on the 6th.
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