Basketball Recap: Plant Snaps Five-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

12/10/24 @ Alonso	46
11/19/24 @ Leto	45
12/06/24 vs Jefferson	33
12/27/24 vs Southeast	31
12/13/24 vs Blake	27
01/16/25 @ Wharton	26

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Plant on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 55-29 margin over the Wharton Wildcats. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 26 points or more this season.

Plant got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sanae Graham out in front who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 17 boards. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Galuski, who went 5 of 8 on her way to 13 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.

Plant was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wharton only racked up six assists.

Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Janyia Scott, who posted 11 points and three steals. Scott is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last nine games she's played. Kaytee Tyler was another key player, putting up seven points.

Plant's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10. As for Wharton, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-7.

Plant wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 70-55 loss against Venice on the 17th. Wharton has also already played their next contest, a 57-39 defeat against Sickles on the 21st.