The Marquette Catholic Explorers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their sixth straight defeat. They fell to Althoff Catholic 53-48. While losing is never fun, Marquette Catholic can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 447th, while Althoff Catholic is ranked 213th).
Althoff Catholic had a senior duo take command as Emilee Travnicek almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds and Anna Brewer scored nine points. Travnicek has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last three times she's played.
Marquette Catholic has not been sharp recently as the team's lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season. As for Althoff Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 17-11.
Marquette Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Althoff Catholic, they will head out on the road to take on Father McGivney Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Father McGivney Catholic is coming into the game with six straight wins at home, meaning Althoff Catholic will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
