Charlotte's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 43-42 victory over the Lake Howell Silverhawks. The win was some much needed relief for the Fightin' Tarpons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Charlotte's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Samantha Vega led the charge by putting up nine points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Maddie Elkins, who posted 11 points and three steals.
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| 12/30/24 - Neutral | 43-42 W |
Charlotte smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Lake Howell's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christiana Glover, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. Mazaiah Marc was another key player, posting 12 points and seven rebounds.
Charlotte's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Lake Howell, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-4.
Charlotte wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 56-37 loss against Sports Leadership & Management on the 4th. As for Lake Howell, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 74-43 win against Altamonte Christian on the 3rd.
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