Cherry dropped to 13-9 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They were beaten by the Cromwell Cardinals 70-38. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 64-39 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Cromwell, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-8. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Cromwell's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shannon Lund, who went 6-for-11 on her way to 15 points in addition to eight boards and five steals. Lund is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 12 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Isabella Nyberg, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds.
Looking ahead, Cherry and South Ridge will face off at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. As for Cromwell, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Barnum at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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