Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbus Christian). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Phalen Leadership Academy Falcon 47-9. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 28-5.
It was another big night for Emma Murray, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Eva Blair, who scored eight points in addition to two steals.
Columbus Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Columbus Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Phalen Leadership Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus Christian will square off against Crothersville at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Columbus Christian is facing Crothersville at the right time seeing as Crothersville is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Phalen Leadership Academy, they will welcome Christel House at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Christel House's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Phalen Leadership Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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