Nease extended their postseason success on Thursday against Mandarin. They took down the Mandarin Mustangs 55-37. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 54-43 back in December of 2024.

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Nease's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Abigail Robinson led the charge by going 5 of 10 en route to 12 points and eight boards. Robinson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was McKenna Owens, who posted 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Nease was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mandarin only posted six assists.
When it comes to explaining why Mandarin lost, don't look at Reese Holman. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. With that strong performance, Holman is now averaging an impressive 2 steals per game. Oliva Gamble was another key player, putting up seven points.
The victory made it two in a row for Nease and bumps their season record up to 13-12. As for Mandarin, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-11.
As of now, neither Nease nor Mandarin have any future games scheduled.
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