The North Miami Warriors's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They fell to Manchester 50-45. North Miami was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Manchester apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
North Miami's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Laney Musall, who scored 23 points along with two steals, and Kaiden Hanley who scored nine points along with six steals and five assists. Hanley is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Donaldson, who scored six points along with six rebounds and three blocks.
Manchester found their leader in underclassman Emma Walker, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Walker 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 Peyton Ream, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and three steals.
North Miami's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Manchester, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Miami will take on Lewis Cass at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Lewis Cass is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games. As for Manchester, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Peru at 7:45 p.m. Peru is hoping to put an end to an 11-game streak of away losses.
