Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cromwell). They claimed a resounding 69-38 victory over the Portland Highlanders. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 20 points or more this season.
| 01/21/25 vs Portland | 30 |
| 01/17/25 @ Old Saybrook | 21 |
| 01/13/25 vs Hale Ray | 17 |
It was another big night for Peyton Kelleher, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and ten rebounds. The game was her third in a row with at least ten points. Chloe Crawford was another key player, going 5 of 12 on her way to 16 points and four steals.
Cromwell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Portland only pulled down seven offensive rebounds.
Despite the defeat, Portland had strong showings from Morganne Pineda, who posted 17 points along with five boards and three steals, and Elizabeth Barr, who put up six points.
Cromwell pushed their record up to 6-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.7 points per game. As for Portland, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Cromwell Panthers challenge the Old Lyme Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Portland, they will take on East Hampton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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