The Hilliard Davidson Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their sixth straight loss. They were outmatched by Olentangy Liberty on the road and fell 63-19. Hilliard Davidson was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-9.
They got a good chunk of their points from the dynamic duo of
Lily Myers and
Yuli Dowell, who each put up four points.
Olentangy Liberty got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Claire Mikola out in front who scored 12 points along with six steals and five assists. Those six steals set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Gigi Bower, who scored 14 points along with four steals.
Hilliard Davidson has not been sharp recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Olentangy Liberty, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hilliard Davidson will take on Grove City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Ohio (Grove City is ranked 297th, while Hilliard Davidson is ranked 309th). As for Olentangy Liberty, they have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Dublin Jerome at 7:30 p.m. on January 12th.
