Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mitchell). They put the hurt on the Raleigh-Egypt Pharaohs with a sharp 44-22 victory on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mitchell got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kayla McCaster out in front who had 12 points plus five rebounds and five steals. McCaster is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Carley Bryson was another key player, posting 13 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Mitchell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Mitchell's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Raleigh-Egypt, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Mitchell has already played their next match (against Raleigh-Egypt), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Raleigh-Egypt, they will challenge University at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. University will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Raleigh-Egypt surely won't give up without a fight.
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