Even though the Columbus International Lions have not done well against the Mifflin Punchers recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Columbus International came out on top against Mifflin by a score of 54-43. That's another feather in the cap for Columbus International, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
It was another big night for Leila Carter, who dropped a double-double on 34 points and 22 rebounds. That makes it 13 consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Columbus International's points. Annazai Ingram-cross was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Columbus International's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Mifflin, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbus International won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Columbus School for Girls at 5:00 p.m. on January 17th. Columbus School for Girls is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak. As for Mifflin, they will head out on the road to square off against Linden-McKinley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Linden-McKinley is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
