A win for Mercer County just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Macomb Bombers, falling 51-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Golden Eagles have suffered against the Bombers since November 25, 2014.
Molly Hofmann and Alayna Mitchell certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Hofmann had seven points in addition to 14 rebounds and two steals, while Mitchell had four points. Hofmann is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season.
Mercer County dropped their record down to 2-3 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Macomb, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer County will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Orion at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Macomb, they will square off against Lewistown at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Lewistown will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Macomb surely won't give up without a fight.
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