Perspectives-IIT/Joslin has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.85 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They were dealt a 69-31 defeat at the hands of the Butler Lynx. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 384th, while the Lynx are ranked 129th).
Butler got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Xyanna Walton out in front who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Walton is becoming a predictor of Butler's success: when she posts at least ten boards the team is 15-5 (and 4-5 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Cyra Conwell, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists.
Perspectives-IIT/Joslin dropped their record down to 11-9 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Butler, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 19-10 record this season.
Perspectives-IIT/Joslin didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 53-49 win against Chicago University on the 11th. As for Butler, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Lawndale at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as North Lawndale comes in on 11 and Butler on four.
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