
Wildcats
12/02/24 vs West Rowan | 75 |
11/19/24 vs North Lincoln | 68 |
02/07/25 vs Cox Mill | 66 |
01/17/25 @ South Iredell | 66 |
01/22/25 vs Mooresville | 61 |
It's playoff time, and Lake Norman had no trouble coming through when it counted. They claimed a resounding 85-40 victory over the Cox Mill Chargers. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 20 contests by 26 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Rayana Minard, who went 6-for-11 on her way to 18 points and six steals. The game was her third in a row with at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Samantha Shehan, who posted 16 points.
Lake Norman smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
Cox Mill lost on Tuesday despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Madison Alexander, who went 5-for-9 to rack up 11 points and six rebounds. What's more, she posted three assists, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Lauren Farrell was another key player, putting up nine points.
Lake Norman pushed their record up to 25-1 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 79.3 points over those games. As for Cox Mill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-16.
Looking ahead, Lake Norman will square off against Northwest Guilford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Lake Norman's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 17 contests. Cox Mill does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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