Union came into Friday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 42-24 win over the Hagerstown Tigers on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rockets also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
Union was led to victory by Glory Ellis and Kenzy Ogden. Ellis dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten blocks, while Ogden dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. That makes it six consecutive games in which Ellis has scored at least a third of Union's points. Another player making a difference was Addi Farmer, who posted two points and three steals.
Union smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Rockets
| 01/24/25 @ Hagerstown | 42-24 |
| 01/22/25 @ Southwestern | 37-39 |
| 01/15/25 @ Monroe Central | 15-57 |
| 01/14/25 @ Blue River Valley | 36-42 |
| 01/08/25 vs Monroe Central | 25-61 |
Union's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12. As for Hagerstown, their loss was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-18.
Union won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Seven Oaks Classical at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Seven Oaks Classical will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Union surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hagerstown, they and Muncie Burris will face off at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.
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