Crane Medical and Phillips squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Crane Medical had to settle for second. They fell 49-40 to the Phillips Wildcats. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Tiana Simmons
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Crane Medical's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tiana Simmons, who posted nine points. Simmons has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last three times she's played. Chrishawnda Wright was another key player, putting up nine points.
Phillips can attribute much of their success to Kamaria Sephus, who had 17 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Makeemah Byrd, who put up seven points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Crane Medical's defeat dropped their record down to 24-6. As for Phillips, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 26-9.
Crane Medical does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Phillips, they will face off against Nashville at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Nashville will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Phillips surely won't give up without a fight.
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