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Munster Girls Basketball Edges East Chicago 46–43 in Hard-Fought Victory

By Beth Raspopovich | Dec 10, 2025 10:52 AM

The Munster Mustangs earned a gritty win on Tuesday night, defeating East Chicago Central 46–43 to even their season record at 4–4. Munster came out firing, building an early lead that proved crucial as the game tightened in the second half. The Mustangs set the tone in the opening quarter, exploding for 19 points. Munster entered halftime ahead 26–14. East Chicago surged in the third, narrowing the gap with a 15–8 advantage, but Munster held strong in the fourth quarter to secure the 46–43 victory. Munster saw key contributions across the lineup: Bella Jarrett led the Mustangs with 12 points. Kaylee O’Connell added 8 points. Jaslynn Sanchez anchored the effort on the glass with 5 rebounds. Igbo Odeluga delivered 4 deflections and 4 steals. Their next matchup is Friday, December 12, when they travel to face Lowell in a key conference showdown.

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