The Mountain Pointe Pride's six-game losing streak came to an end on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 50-16 victory over Combs at home. That 34 points margin sets a new team best for Mountain Pointe this season.
Alexis Emerson-Berryhill was on fire: she scored 23 points along with seven steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Mountain Pointe's points. Another player making a difference was Nia Rowe, who scored six points along with two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Combs lost, one person who can't be blamed is Ashlyn Tucker. Despite the final result, she scored eight points along with 13 rebounds and six blocks.
Mountain Pointe's victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-18. As for Combs, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain Pointe and Williams Field will face off at 6:00 p.m. on January 22nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The timing is sure in Williams Field's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Mountain Pointe has been banged up by nine consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. As for Combs, Combs and Cortez will face off at 5:30 p.m. on January 22nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
