The Gary West Side Cougars's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of Whiting by a score of 52-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Gary West Side has suffered since November 14, 2023.
Victoria Velez was her usual excellent self, scoring 20 points along with seven rebounds and seven steals for Whiting. Velez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 12 games she's played. Torie Davis was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
Gary West Side dropped their record down to 2-16 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Whiting, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gary West Side will play host again and welcome Michigan City, where tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Whiting won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Wheeler at 7:00 p.m. on January 25th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Wheeler is ranked 289th, while Whiting is ranked 307th).
