Memphis East lost to Overton last Tuesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Memphis East Mustangs escaped with a win against the Overton Wolverines by the margin of a single free throw, 48-47. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
It was another big night for Ashlee Sinkfield, who went 7 for 15 on her way to 18 points and five rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last three games she's played. McKenzie Register was another key player, putting up seven points and three steals.
Overton lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Dallas McElroy, who posted 13 points and five steals. McElroy continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kierra Baldwin, who scored 19 points.
Mustangs
| 02/04/25 vs Overton | 48-47 |
| 01/22/25 vs Kingsbury | 66-15 |
| 01/21/25 vs White Station | 66-52 |
| 01/16/25 vs Memphis Central | 47-39 |
| 01/14/25 vs Whitehaven | 48-41 |
| + 4 more games |
Memphis East's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-5. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.8 points over those games. As for Overton, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Memphis East has already played their next contest, a 49-47 loss against White Station on the 7th. As for Overton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 51-25 victory against Memphis Central on the 7th.
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