You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Wheeler's strategy against Booker on Monday. The Wheeler Mustangs blew past the Booker Kiowas 46-25. That's more bragging rights for the Mustangs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Booker lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Eleanor Bentley, who had five points in addition to six rebounds and two steals. What's more, Bentley also posted a 50% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023. Zulema Ruiz was another key player, scoring five points along with five rebounds and four steals.
The win got Wheeler back to even at 3-3. As for Booker, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
When Wheeler and Booker next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Wheeler will try to stop McLean's three-game winning streak when the meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, Booker will challenge West Texas and their three-game winning streak at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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