After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Antonian Prep, Brandeis was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Medina Valley Panthers, posting a 61-33 win. That looming 61-33 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Broncos yet this season.
Brandeis got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Destinee Sanchez out in front who went 7 for 17 en route to 18 points plus six steals and five assists. Sanchez is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Abigail Burdette was another key player, going 6 for 10 en route to 17 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Brandeis smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Trinity Dixon, who scored 14 points. Another player making a difference was Janasia Lee, who earned nine points in addition to seven rebounds.
Brandeis' win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Medina Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Gregory-Portland the next time they take the court. Brandeis will head out to face Gregory-Portland at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Medina Valley will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.
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