Alexander Girls Continue Their Hot Stretch Behind Star Power
Alexander Girls have won three of their last four and look like a team finding its stride at the right time. At the Wood Elite Classic they picked up another strong win, defeating Pope 55-46, and it was junior ESPN 4-star Nimah Ibidunni who completely set the tone. She dominated the matchup with 27 points and controlled the game on both ends. Ibidunni is a real force in the middle, cleaning up the boards, altering shots, and scoring with power and purpose. When she is locked in like this she changes everything for Alexander.
Senior Bella Italiano added 14 points and played a beautiful game. Her passes were clean and precise, her jumper was smooth, and she gave Alexander the perfect balance around Ibidunni’s interior presence. The chemistry between the two was evident as they connected in transition and in the half court, keeping the offense flowing.
For Pope it was Abbey Bensman putting on a show and leading all scorers with 35 points. She scored from all three levels and put constant pressure on Alexander’s defense. Bensman is the type of player who can erupt quickly and she proved that again by stringing together buckets in bunches.
Alexander earned a strong win and the momentum is clearly in their favor. With Ibidunni controlling the paint and Italiano steadying the perimeter, this group is only getting better and more confident each game.