Illinois Math & Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were dealt a 58-29 loss at the hands of the Yorkville Christian Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 634th, while the Mustangs are ranked 232nd).
Yorkville Christian was led to victory by Ava DiQui and Payton Wallin. DiQui went 7 of 13 on her way to 18 points in addition to six steals and five rebounds, while Wallin went 7 for 10 en route to 15 points and five steals. The dominant performance gave DiQui a new career-high in steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Danielle Bulson, who posted eight points along with seven boards and five assists.
Illinois Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Yorkville Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Illinois Math & Science Academy will face off against Somonauk/Leland at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Yorkville Christian, they will square off against Dixon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Yorkville Christian has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 176 points over their last three matchups.
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