The Elmira Express lost against the Union-Endicott Tigers back in December of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. Elmira fell 52-43 to Union-Endicott. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Elmira has scored all season.
Despite the defeat, Elmira saw an underclassman step up: Mariah Matias dropped a double-double on 11 points and 25 rebounds. Those 25 rebounds set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Ellie Clearwater, who scored ten points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Elmira's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Union-Endicott, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Elmira will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bishop Kearney at 8:30 p.m. on December 27th. Union-Endicott will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Maine-Endwell at 1:45 p.m. on January 13, 2024.
