The Carolina M Mustangs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 29 points or more this season. They took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 47-14 win over Cristo Rey Research Triangle. That 47-14 margin sets a new team best for Carolina M this season.
Carolina M found their leader in underclassman Eliana Mah, who scored 18 points along with eight steals. Those eight steals set a new season-high mark for her. Rivkah Lloyd was another key contributor, scoring six points along with three steals.
Carolina M pushed their record up to 5-2 with that victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Cristo Rey Research Triangle, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4-1.
Carolina M will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bradford Academy at 6:15 p.m. on January 9, 2024. Cristo Rey Research Triangle will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on St. Thomas More Academy on January 3, 2024.