You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for South Bend Riley on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Mishawaka Marian Knights out of the water with a 54-26 final score. The victory was familiar territory for the Wildcats who have now won three contests in a row.
| 01/23/25 @ Mishawaka Marian | 5 |
| 12/21/24 @ New Prairie | 4 |
| 01/15/25 @ Gary West Side | 3 |
| 12/28/24 vs Hammond Bishop Noll | 3 |
| 12/27/24 vs Gary West Side | 3 |
South Bend Riley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emma Norton, who posted 11 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. Those five steals gave Norton a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Serenity Farmer, who went 5 for 11 en route to 17 points.
South Bend Riley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Mishawaka Marian saw an underclassman step up: freshman Kariya Byer dropped a double-double on 14 points and 14 boards. Byer is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last six games she's played. Elizabeth Gill also deserves some recognition as she scored her first point of the season.
South Bend Riley's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-9. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.7 points per game. As for Mishawaka Marian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Bend Riley will welcome Michigan City at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Mishawaka Marian, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Oregon-Davis at 7:30 p.m.
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