Basketball Recap: Bluffton Skates Past Eastbrook with Ease

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

11/09/24 vs Fort Wayne Canterbury	83
11/26/24 vs New Haven	68
11/29/24 @ South Adams	62
01/18/25 vs Southern Wells	53
12/05/24 vs Blackford	53

Bluffton came tearing into Thursday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 32.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 67-29 victory over the Eastbrook Panthers. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 matches by 21 points or more this season.

Bluffton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Konley Ault, who went 9 for 13 on her way to 20 points. Ault is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Isabella Stout, who went 8 of 14 en route to 19 points.

When it comes to explaining why Eastbrook lost, don't look at Mia Bustos. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds.

Bluffton's win bumped their record up to 19-2. As for Eastbrook, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.

Bluffton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 86-22 victory against Heritage on the 25th. Eastbrook has also already played their next game, a 36-32 win against Madison-Grant on the 25th.