Ben Davis extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Brownsburg Bulldogs. While the Giants didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 18-11 in the first quarter.
Ben Davis' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Shania Curry, who posted 11 points and six rebounds, and Aleia Sultzer, who went 6-for-13 en route to 13 points. Tatum Skibinski was another key player, putting up seven points.
As for Brownsburg, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.8 points over those games.
Brownsburg got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ava Emberton out in front who shot 42% from the field on her way to 13 points and four steals. Those 13 points gave Emberton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Elle Mcculloch, who had 12 points.
Ben Davis has already played their next matchup, a 62-50 victory against Plainfield on the 18th. As for Brownsburg, they will challenge Noblesville at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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