Basketball Recap: Dakota Valley Skates Past Madison with Ease

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Previous Games

02/21/25 - Away	68-24 W
02/16/24 - Home	63-12 W
02/17/23 - Away	52-28 W
02/18/22 - Home	67-37 W
02/19/21 - Away	63-25 W
+ 5 more games

Dakota Valley won the last time they faced Madison and things went their way on Friday too. The Dakota Valley Panthers blew past the Madison Bulldogs 68-24. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 20 points or more this season.

Dakota Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aubree Worden, who went 5-for-9 en route to 18 points in addition to six boards and four steals. Worden is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Emersen Mead, who went 6-for-7 on her way to 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.

Dakota Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

The victory made it two in a row for Dakota Valley and bumps their season record up to 18-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.0 points over those games. As for Madison, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-19.

Dakota Valley and Madison are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Dakota Valley will be playing at home against Beresford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Dakota Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matchups. As for Madison, they will square off against Tri-Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tri-Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Madison surely won't give up without a fight.