With a playoff game on the line, the Mt. Vernon Rams rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They blew past the Indians 60-23 on the road. Mt. Vernon has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Mt. Vernon was led to victory by Melaina Zedalis and Tiara Johnson. Zedalis dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Johnson scored 20 points along with five steals. Johnson hasn't dropped below two steals for five straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamaree Janae Pollard, who scored nine points along with two steals.
The victory made it two in a row for Mt. Vernon and bumps their season record up to 25-6. As for Mascoutah, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-23.
Mt. Vernon will take on East St. Louis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East St. Louis will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Mt. Vernon surely won't give up without a fight. Mascoutah does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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