Columbus International typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Jonathan Alder proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Columbus International Lions, sneaking past 58-56. That's two games straight that the Pioneers have won by exactly two points.
Natalie Hess
| 02/14/25 @ Columbus International | 18 |
| 01/04/25 @ Bellefontaine | 16 |
| 11/26/24 @ Mechanicsburg | 13 |
| 12/18/24 vs London | 11 |
| 02/12/25 @ River Valley | 9 |
Jonathan Alder's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Natalie Hess led the charge by going 8-for-14 en route to 18 points and three steals. The dominant performance gave Hess a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy McGrath, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten rebounds.
Jonathan Alder smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Columbus International only four offensive rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Columbus International lost, don't look at Leila Carter. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 30 points and 18 boards. Carter is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 20 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Marley Benson, who posted 11 points and five boards.
Jonathan Alder has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-16 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.67 points across that stretch. Columbus International's defeat dropped their record down to 17-5.
Jonathan Alder didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 38-30 loss against London on the 18th. Columbus International does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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