Mishawaka was the 57-36 winner over Mishawaka Marian when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Mishawaka Cavemen received a blow on Wednesday as they fell 42-24 to the Mishawaka Marian Knights. The Cavemen have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Mishawaka had strong showings from Grace Matherly, who had five points plus eight rebounds and three steals, and Reese Brugh, who scored eight points. Matherly is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played.
Mishawaka Marian found their leader in freshman Kariya Byer, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 20 rebounds. Byer also set a new season high mark in blocks with three. Fane Sete was another key player, going 6 for 14 en route to 16 points plus six rebounds.
Mishawaka's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Mishawaka Marian, their record now sits at an identical 2-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mishawaka will venture away from home to face off against Westview at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Westview has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Mishawaka Marian, they will head out to take on Jimtown at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mishawaka Marian is facing Jimtown at the right time seeing as Jimtown is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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