Eastern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-34 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cowan Blackhawks. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blackhawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Eastern lost, don't look at Marly Coan. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackenzie Eagle, who posted eight points.
Comets
| 01/07/25 @ Cowan | 34-36 |
| 01/04/25 @ Marion | 23-74 |
| 12/28/24 @ Southern Wells | 20-66 |
| 12/20/24 @ Sheridan | 15-72 |
| 12/17/24 vs Madison-Grant | 43-45 |
| + 12 more games |
Even though they lost, Eastern smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matchups.
Cowan found their leader in sophomore Savannah Hall, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 boards. Hall is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted three or more in the last five games she's played. Elizabeth Sizemore was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Eastern's defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Cowan, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-11.
Eastern wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 47-31 victory against Taylor on the 8th. As for Cowan, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 58-21 loss against Daleville on the 10th.
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