The Newark Memorial Cougars won the last time they faced the Washington Huskies, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Newark Memorial enjoyed a cozy 50-36 victory over Washington. The win made it back-to-back wins for Newark Memorial.
Newark Memorial's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Angelina Baca led the charge by scoring 19 points. Another player making a difference was Sydney Scott, who scored 14 points.
Washington's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zariyah Hughes, who scored seven points along with 13 rebounds. Hughes is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. Maia Bulnes was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with two steals.
Newark Memorial's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Washington, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-7.
Newark Memorial and Moreau Catholic will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 18th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Moreau Catholic will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. Washington will take on James Logan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. James Logan is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 58.9 points per game.
