The third road game was the charm for Bennett, as they earned their first road win of the season. They walked away with a 40-33 victory over the Weld Central Rebels on Tuesday. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 51-28 loss the last time these two teams met.
Bennett's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mattie Robledo, who posted five points and seven steals. Jessica Venneberg was another key player, putting up 16 points and five steals.
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Bennett smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Weld Central still got an impressive performance from Riley Phelps, who earned nine points along with five boards and five steals. What's more, Phelps also racked up two blocks, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Ali Weber also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 4-6. As for Weld Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Bennett wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 46-26 victory against Jefferson on the 16th. Weld Central has also already played their next game, a 40-38 loss against Sterling on the 16th.
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