The Cambridge N/A scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They took down Hartford Central 54-36. The win was just what Cambridge needed coming off of a 75-41 defeat in their prior matchup.
Samantha Crandall had a dynamite game for Cambridge, scoring 20 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Crandall has scored all season. Nicole LaFountain was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with six rebounds and two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Hartford Central lost, one person who can't be blamed is Alawnah Dunda. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 19 rebounds. Dunda is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last ten games she's played.
Even though they lost, Hartford Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cambridge only pulled down five offensive rebounds.
Cambridge is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-10 record this season. As for Hartford Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.
Cambridge will play host again and welcome the Bengals, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hartford Central, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Golden Horde at 7:00 p.m. on February 2nd.