Fort Wayne Wayne hadn't done well against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Fort Wayne Wayne Generals managed a 54-50 victory over the Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights. For the Generals, this counts as revenge for the 62-47 win the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Fort Wayne Wayne was led to victory by Davianna Irons and Layla Williams. Irons almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds, while Williams went 6 for 10 on her way to 14 points and six boards. Tanea Hairston was another key player, putting up ten points.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Reese Rhodehamel, who went 6 of 14 en route to 26 points along with five boards and three steals. Rhodehamel is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Addison Warner, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
The victory snapped Fort Wayne Wayne's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 12-10 record. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-14.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Fort Wayne Wayne will challenge Homestead at 7:30 p.m. on February 7th. Homestead will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Fort Wayne Wayne surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, they will square off against Adams Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is facing Adams Central at the right time seeing as Adams Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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