The Galena Bears lost against the Southern Missouri RUSH * back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. Galena was dealt a 65-9 loss at the hands of Southern Missouri RUSH. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Galena has scored all season.
Hannah Gibbons continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Southern Missouri RUSH, going 6 for 17 from beyond the arc en route to 34 points and 2 assists. The matchup was Gibbons' eighth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lillian Mindeman, who almost dropped a triple-double on 14 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists.
Galena has been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Southern Missouri RUSH, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 14-3.
Galena will head out on the road to face off against Hurley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Hurley is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. Southern Missouri RUSH will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Reeds Spring at 7:30 p.m. on January 18th.
