Madison’s defense recorded 18 steals in recording a 44-37 non-conference win at Trinity on Wednesday.
The Blue Streaks, who improved to 2-0 on the year, rode their defense and the dynamic duo of Claire Wakim and Zoey Deligianis to the win.
“The Madison girls showed energy, grit, and intensity during all four quarters,” said Madison coach Heather Reho. “It was truly a team performance. Everyone had to do their job and keep focused to get the ‘W.’”
Wakim and Deligianis combined for 36 of Madison’s 44 points, and pulled down 11 rebounds and finished with a combined 12 steals.
Wakim led the team with 23 points and seven steals and also pulled down seven rebounds. Deligianis added 13 points with four rebounds and five steals. Sydney Sorber pitched in with four points, seven rebounds, and two steals, and Kendra Smith pulled down a team-high 14 rebounds.
“In the second half, we settled down and changed our momentum,” Rehoe said. “We knew we had to slow down their game and play ours. A momentum changer was the amount of stops we had in the second half. That gave us momentum to attack on the offensive end and get to the rim.”
The Blue Streaks host Geneva on Tuesday in the Chagrin Valley Conference opener for both teams. Geneva also enters the game at 2-0.
“Heading into Geneva, this has given us the energy and confidence to play four quarters, to be mentally tough, and to trust each other on the court,” Reho said.
