Albert Lea was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Owatonna Huskies and fell 67-15. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 328th, while the Huskies are ranked 49th).
Owatonna's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Olson, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Olson has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last three times she's played. Abigail Shornock was another key player, putting up ten points and six steals.
Albert Lea's loss dropped their record down to 3-25. As for Owatonna, their record now sits at 20-5.
When Albert Lea and Owatonna next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Albert Lea will take on Dover-Eyota and their three-game winning streak at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Similarly, Owatonna will try to stop Northfield's three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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