Concordia Lutheran won the last time they faced Lutheran South Academy, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Concordia Lutheran Crusaders simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Lutheran South Academy Pioneers 65-36. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 29 points or more this season.
Concordia Lutheran's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was LEAH JURSICHK, who went 7 for 14 en route to 17 points plus seven rebounds and four steals. JURSICHK is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was KAITLIN RICH, who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points plus eight assists and seven steals.
Concordia Lutheran smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Despite the defeat, Lutheran South Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Annaliese De La Pena earned 15 points in addition to six steals. De La Pena is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Natalie Browning was another key player, earning five points plus eight rebounds.
Concordia Lutheran's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Lutheran South Academy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Concordia Lutheran's road trip will continue as they head out to face Second Baptist at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Concordia Lutheran is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54 points per game this season. As for Lutheran South Academy, they will venture away from home to take on The Woodlands Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Woodlands Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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