Basketball Recap: Hamilton Skates Past Mendon Unity with Ease

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Hamilton's strategy against Mendon Unity on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Hamilton Cardinals blew the Mendon Unity Mustangs out of the water with a 58-29 final score. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Hamilton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jadyn Climer out in front who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. Climer is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last eight games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Grothaus, who went 6 of 12 on her way to 15 points and five steals.

Hamilton pushed their record up to 14-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points per game. As for Mendon Unity, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Hamilton Cardinals face off against the Beardstown Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mendon Unity, they will venture away from home to face off against Lewistown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.