After both having extra time off, the Carroll Cougars and the Northwestern Tigers will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Carroll will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Last Friday, Carroll didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Clinton Central, but they still walked away with a 40-34 victory.
Carroll's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mady Isley, who went 5 for 9 en route to 16 points plus two steals. Isley continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Teagan Coveris, who earned nine points in addition to eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Northwestern suffered their biggest defeat since January 17th last Friday. They were dealt a 57-20 loss at the hands of Lewis Cass. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Maci Rody, who had two points along with eight rebounds. Anna Bishir was another key player, scoring three points in addition to three steals and three blocks.
Even though they lost, Northwestern 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 eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Northwestern now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Carroll, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Everything came up roses for Carroll against Northwestern when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 59-31 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Carroll since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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