Basketball Preview: Triton Trojans vs. Tippecanoe Valley Vikings
Triton hasn't had much luck against Tippecanoe Valley recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Triton Trojans and the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings are set to duel. Hopefully Triton focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 33 on Saturday.
Triton is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They fell 51-41 to North Miami. One positive for the Trojans, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Savannah Hawley, who had seven points in addition to nine rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney King, who posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Triton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Meanwhile, Tippecanoe Valley was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 48-42 to Bremen. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Triton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Tippecanoe Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Triton ended up a good deal behind Tippecanoe Valley in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, losing 49-32. Can Triton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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