Metro-East Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were beaten by the Beardstown Tigers 54-22. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 668th, while the Tigers are ranked 324th).
When it comes to explaining why Metro-East Lutheran lost, don't look at Isabelle McLeod. Despite the final result, she posted ten points and five boards.
Metro-East Lutheran's record now sits at 2-22. As for Beardstown, with the win, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 11-14.
Metro-East Lutheran will look to defend their home court on February 3rd against Marquette Catholic at 7:30 p.m. As for Beardstown, they will face off against Granite City at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Beardstown is facing Granite City at the right time seeing as Granite City is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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