Milan is still winless after their game against South Decatur on Monday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the South Decatur Cougars by a score of 37-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Indians have suffered since December 19, 2023.
Loss or not, Milan got some senior leadership from Anna Herzog and Gabby Williamson. Herzog went 7 for 15 en route to 18 points plus eight rebounds, while Williamson scored seven points along with nine rebounds and two blocks. Herzog continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played.
Even though they lost, Milan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Makalya Somers was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds for South Decatur. Somers is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last six games she's played. Makayla Puckett was another key player, scoring six points plus five assists and three steals.
Milan's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for South Decatur, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Milan will head out to take on New Washington at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Milan is facing New Washington at the right time seeing as New Washington is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for South Decatur, they are taking a road trip to challenge Jac-Cen-Del at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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