Recap: Diller-Odell Griffin vs. Superior Wildcats
The Diller-Odell Griffin came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Superior with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 51-34. The win was just what Diller-Odell needed coming off of a 72-34 loss in their prior matchup.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Diller-Odell to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cooper Morgan, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds. Morgan hasn't dropped below nine rebounds for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Zachary Warren, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Despite the defeat, Superior saw an underclassman step up: Colten Butler scored 20 points along with six steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Butler has scored all season.
Superior struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Diller-Odell racked up 15 assists.
Diller-Odell's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Superior, they dropped their record down to 1-15 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
Diller-Odell is on the road again on Tuesday and plays the Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. on January 30th. As for Superior, they will challenge the Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Thayer Central focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Saturday.
