Owen scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell to the Rosman Tigers 48-43. The Warhorses were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 41-38.
Owen's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elly Wright, who posted 13 points and six steals. Savannah Hollingsworth was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Warhorses
| 02/19/24 @ Rosman | 17 |
| 01/18/24 @ Avery County | 16 |
| 01/31/25 vs Rosman | 14 |
| 01/31/24 vs Madison | 14 |
| 12/23/24 vs Tuscola | 12 |
Even though they lost, Owen was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Aniya Swartz was the offensive standout of the game as she dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards. Those 13 rebounds gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Makynna McDonald, who scored four points along with six steals and five boards.
Owen's loss was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Rosman, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-12.
Owen didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 53-15 victory against NCSSM: Morganton on the 4th. As for Rosman, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 68-29 defeat against Draughn on the 4th.
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