Wabash extended their winning streak to six games thanks to a huge performance from Anna Daughtry. The Wabash Apaches had just enough and edged the Peru Tigers out 43-40 thanks in part to Daughtry, who had nine points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Daughtry is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Another player making a difference was Janika Stumbo, who earned five points along with six rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five).
Wabash smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Peru's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addie Robbins, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacey Boswell, who scored 12 points in addition to seven rebounds.
Wabash's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.0 points per game. As for Peru, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wabash will host Bluffton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bluffton will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Wabash surely won't give up without a fight. As for Peru, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Lewis Cass at 7:30 p.m.
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