Caldwell County extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 6-9. They came up short against the McLean County Cougars, falling 64-39. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
As for McLean County, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-7. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 24 points or more this season.
McLean County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ella Larkin, who posted ten points along with seven boards and six steals. Larkin has become a key player for the Cougars: the team is undefeated when she posts at least five steals, but 3-7 otherwise. Karlee Floyd was another key player, going 8-for-15 en route to 19 points and five rebounds.
Looking ahead, Caldwell County won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Dawson Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McLean County, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll square off against Owensboro at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars will be up against the Red Devils' rather soft defense (which has allowed 49.71 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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