Amundsen couldn't quite beat Wheaton Academy on Thursday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 23-point defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Amundsen Vikings fell just short of the Wheaton Academy Warriors by a score of 47-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since December 29, 2023.
Charlii Lopez and Jayla Robinson certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Lopez almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine steals, while Robinson earned 13 points plus three steals. Robinson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jane Belmont, who earned five points in addition to two steals and two blocks.
Amundsen's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Wheaton Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Amundsen has already played their next game, a 47-19 loss against Yorkville Christian on the 22nd. As for Wheaton Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 53-41 win against East Moline United on the 22nd.
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