The Neumann Celtics came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 34.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 51-35 win over Barron Collier. Given Neumann's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while Barron Collier is ranked 179th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading Neumann to victory were Sophia McCartney and Mylee Van de wouw. McCartney dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds, while Van de wouw scored 15 points along with four steals. Van de wouw is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Hailey Scheffler, who scored four points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Neumann's win bumped their record up to 18-2. As for Barron Collier, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-6.
Neumann will head out on the road to take on Evangelical Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Evangelical Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 440 points over their last seven contests. As for Barron Collier, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Key West at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Key West is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
