University was the 45-26 winner over Speedway when they last played one another back in December of 2016, but their luck changed this time around. The University Trailblazers took a 37-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Speedway Sparkplugs on Thursday. The game marked the Trailblazers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Several Trailblazers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Gabby Culp, who posted eight points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackenzie Feeney, who earned a point in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Trailblazers
| 01/30/25 @ Speedway | 24-37 |
| 01/28/25 vs Decatur Central | 37-51 |
Even though they lost, University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests.
Macy DeLisle was the offensive standout of the matchup as she scored ten points and eight rebounds. Kalissa Jackson-Dietzer was another key player, putting up two points and three steals.
University has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Speedway, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season.
University will take on Covenant Christian at 7:30 p.m. on February 7th. As for Speedway, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 49-38 loss against Owen Valley on the 4th.
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