After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Nation Ford, Northwestern was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Chester Cyclones 46-43. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Northwestern's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Camryn Bennett, who posted nine points along with five boards and three steals. Jalyn Jones was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Trojans
| 12/21/24 vs Chester | 22 |
| 12/16/24 @ Lancaster | 12 |
| 12/20/24 vs Nation Ford | 7 |
| 12/11/24 vs A.C. Flora | 6 |
| 12/10/24 vs South Pointe | 6 |
Northwestern smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Northwestern's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Chester, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-2.
Northwestern will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Catawba Ridge at 6:15 p.m. on January 3, 2025. After both having extra time off, Chester and Eau Claire will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025. Chester's defense has only allowed 28.9 points per game this season, so Eau Claire's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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