| 01/17/25 vs Linn | 60-55 |
| 01/15/25 @ Montgomery County | 50-35 |
Fatima lost to Linn back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Fatima Comets snuck past the Linn Wildcats with a 60-55 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Comets.
Despite the loss, Linn saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Carley Brandt dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Brandt has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Hannah Hackmann, who posted 12 points.
Fatima is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.3 points per game. As for Linn, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-4 record this season.
Fatima and Linn should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Missouri Rankings. Fatima (ranked 91st) will meet Steelville (ranked 426th) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fatima will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Meanwhile, Linn will square off against Russellville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday up 174 places (53 vs. 227).
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