Mt. Vernon had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They enjoyed a cozy 74-59 victory over the Marion Wildcats on Thursday. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Wildcats are ranked 79th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Melaina Zedalis
| 02/27/25 vs Marion | 7 |
| 02/22/25 vs Carbondale | 4 |
| 02/20/25 vs East St. Louis | 3 |
| 02/08/25 vs Richland County | 3 |
| 02/06/25 @ Marion | 2 |
| + 33 more games |
It was another big night for Melaina Zedalis, who almost dropped a double-double with 33 points and nine rebounds. What's more, she racked up seven steals, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Kamaree Pollard was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Mt. Vernon has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 29-3 record this season. Marion moved to 21-9 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Mt. Vernon has already played their next game, a 55-54 defeat against Quincy Notre Dame on the 3rd. Marion does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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