Union and Clarion-Limestone are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2019, but not for long. The Union Knights/Damsels will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the Clarion-Limestone Lions at 7:30 p.m. Union is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Last Saturday, Union lost to Brockway at home by a 51-32 margin.
Despite the loss, Union had strong showings from Kya Wetzel, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Maddy Dehart, who posted 13 points and five boards. That was a full 40.6% of Union's points, marking the third time in a row she's scored more than a third of the team's points. Reagan Best also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Even though they lost, Union 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 ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Clarion-Limestone hadn't done well against Keystone recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Monday. Clarion-Limestone secured a 36-30 W over Keystone.
Clarion-Limestone found their leader in sophomore Julianna Schwabenbauer, who went 5 for 12 on her way to 10 points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks. Hannah Beggs was another key player, putting up four points along with nine boards and three steals.
Clarion-Limestone's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Union, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Union ended up a good deal behind Clarion-Limestone in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, losing 51-32. Will Union have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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