Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Italy). They blew past the Coolidge Yellowjackets, posting a 55-28 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Gladiators have posted since December 8, 2023.
Landry Janek went supernova for Italy, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 16 rebounds. With that strong performance, Janek is now averaging an impressive 9.5 rebounds per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Box, who made all 6 shots she took racking up 16 points plus six rebounds.
Italy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
The victory got Italy back to even at 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Italy will square off against Mart at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. Mart will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Italy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Coolidge, they will face off against Milford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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