Basketball Recap: The Dalles Finds Home Court Redemption Against Tillamook

There's no place like home for The Dalles, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. It was close, but on Mondaythey capped 2024 with a 51-48 win over the Tillamook Cheesemakers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Riverhawks have posted since February 2nd.

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Previous 4 Games (Home)

12/30/24 vs Tillamook	51-48
12/13/24 vs Corbett	70-57
12/12/24 vs Heppner	66-40
02/20/24 vs Molalla	73-51

The Dalles pushed their record up to 4-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.0 points per game. As for Tillamook, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. The Dalles will square off against McLoughlin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Tillamook, they will head out on the road to take on Sweet Home at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tillamook is facing Sweet Home at the right time seeing as Sweet Home is stuck on a six-game losing streak.