A win for Sparta just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 63-39 to the Mauston Golden Eagles. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Sparta's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Izzy Mickelson, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. Mickelson 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Tiana Leis, who scored six points plus six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Sparta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Sparta's record now sits at 2-2. As for Mauston, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Sparta will face off against Westfield Area at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Mauston has already played their next match (against Sparta), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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