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| 02/11/25 - Home | 32-31 W |
| 01/07/25 - Away | 42-39 W |
| 02/29/24 - Away | 46-35 W |
| 02/19/24 - Home | 59-35 W |
| 01/24/23 - Away | 48-19 W |
| + 5 more games |
Coleman's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against the Ashley Bears by the margin of a single free throw, 32-31. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 42-39 back in January.
Coleman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Emily VanSickle led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with nine points and ten boards. VanSickle also posted seven blocks, which is notable because Coleman is 2-1 when she posts at least three blocks, but 0-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Eliza Lewis, who posted eight points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Despite the loss, Ashley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Karissa Brady dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten boards. Brady is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Jazmyne Good was another key player, putting up no points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Coleman's win bumped their record up to 2-14. As for Ashley, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Coleman won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Merrill at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Merrill's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Coleman has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for Ashley, they will square off against Carson City-Crystal at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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