Basketball Recap: Winona Triumphs
By Team Reports
Feb 18, 2026, 12:07pm
Basketball Recap: Winona Wildcats vs. Malakoff Tigers
| 02/06/26 - Away | 45-44 W |
| 01/13/26 - Home | 53-38 W |
| 01/31/25 - Home | 40-46 L |
| 01/07/25 - Away | 39-33 W |
It was a proper cat-fight when Winona took on Malakoff on Friday. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, the Wildcats made off with a 45-44 win over the Tigers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-38 back in January.
Despite the defeat, Malakoff had strong showings from Will Self, who posted 21 points, and Canyon Marsh, who scored 16 points.
Winona now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Malakoff, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Coincidentally, Winona and Malakoff will both be playing Eustace the next time they take the court. The Tigers will head out to face the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Wildcats will head out to face them at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
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