M-ettes pick up three more wins

The Malta M-ettes Basketball Team appears to be in mid-season form after picking up three wins last week, defeating Wolf Point, Poplar, and Harlem.

The M-ettes celebrated their senior night with a 72-30 win over Poplar on Friday, February 12. The team was led by senior Erica Smith who had 16 points, four rebounds, three steals, and three assists.

"We really worked as a team and we all played confident, hustled for every play, and it was just a good feeling," Smith told the PCN after the win. "Everything was just there; our passes and everything. It was just good."

Smith said that her time on the court flew by fast, but felt that senior night went well.

Fellow senior captain, Kylie Hunter, was also honored and had nine points in the win. Hunter's senior night introduction had many in the crowd in tears.

"My dad wasn't here for senior night, so he sent flowers," Hunter said. "It really shows that even though he isn't here, he is here in our hearts."

Her father, Kevin Hunter, currently lives in Maine as a U.S. Border Patrolman and watches every game through live stream.

Allie Kunze had a 13 point, 21 rebound double-double. Kunze had a game-high of seven offensive rebounds. Maddie Williamson scored ten points and had seven steals. Addy Anderson had eight points and three steals. Justine Lamb had six points and seven rebounds.

Malta outrebounded Poplar 37-to-21, and scored 33 points off of 25 forced turnovers.

On Saturday, February 13, the M-ettes defeated the Harlem LadyCats 73-46. Kunze had 20 points and nine rebounds. Lamb had a 17 point, 11 rebound double-double. Williamson had 11 points and eight rebounds. Kylee Nelson had nine points and four assists. Anderson had eight points and a game-leading 12 rebounds.

Malta's first win of the week came against the Wolf Point Wolves on Tuesday, February 9, in Malta. The final score was 69-32.

The M-ettes were led by Kylee Nelson who scored 16 points, and had five assists, four steals and four rebounds.

Kunze had 15 points and eight rebounds. Hunter had 13 points. Lamb had 12 points and five rebounds.

Malta's defense set the tone early, holding Wolf Point to six points in the first quarter. Malta's offense had 21 points. Malta outscored Wolf Point 16-14 in the second quarter, 19-4 in the third quarter, and 13-8 in the fourth quarter.

Malta is scheduled to face the Wolf Point Wolves in Wolf Point on Saturday, February 20.

The District 2B Tournament is scheduled to begin on Thursday, February 25 and to conclude on Saturday, February 27. The Mustangs will compete in Wolf Point, and the M-ettes will be in Poplar.