The Chaminade-Madonna Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight defeat. They took a serious blow against NSU University, falling 58-23. Chaminade-Madonna was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-8.
Despite the loss, Chaminade-Madonna had strong showings from Jasmine Horne, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds, and Ana sofia Laszewski, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals. That was a full 47.8% of Chaminade-Madonna's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
NSU University found their leader in underclassman Tatum Billie, who almost dropped a double-double on 24 points and nine steals. That makes it five consecutive games in which Billie has scored at least a third of NSU University's points. Giselle Grant was another key contributor, scoring 22 points along with six assists and two steals.
Chaminade-Madonna dropped their record down to 1-9 with that loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for NSU University, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-13.
Chaminade-Madonna will square off against the Sharks at TBD on Monday. NSU University is on the road again on Wednesday and plays the Lions on February 7th. Westminster Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Sharks in Florida (the Lions are ranked 32nd, while the Sharks are ranked 290th).
