Kouts hadn't done well against South Central recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Kouts Mustangs & Fillies came out on top in a nail-biter against the South Central Satellites , sneaking past 37-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs & Fillies have posted since February 2nd.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Kouts to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ellie Nemeth, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. Nemeth has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Bella Birky, who had 13 points plus five rebounds and five steals.
Kouts smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, South Central still got an impressive performance from Samantha Marks, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Gwen Mendenhall was another key player, earning eight points.
The victory snapped Kouts' losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-5 record. As for South Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kouts will face off against Westville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Central, they will square off against Culver Community at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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