Basketball Recap: Mulberry Grove's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak at Home

Maryville Christian came into Tuesday's contest looking for another win against Mulberry Grove, but Landon Sugg wouldn't allow it. The Mulberry Grove Aces walked away with a 64-55 win over the Maryville Christian Lions on Tuesday thanks in part to Sugg, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and 15 boards. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last six games he's played.

Aiden Walker was another key player, putting up four points in addition to seven boards and four steals. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in steals.

Maryville Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Levi Gray, who went 5 for 9 en route to 13 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Gavin Ambuehl, who posted nine points.

Mulberry Grove's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-14. As for Maryville Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.

Mulberry Grove will host Brownstown/St. Elmo at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Mulberry Grove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51 points per game this season. As for Maryville Christian, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 31-30 loss against Liberty Christian Academy on the 23rd.