Peru managed to slip by Tipton the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Tigers lost 78-55 to the Blue Devils on Saturday. The Tigers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Peru lost, don't look at Zion See. Despite the final result, he posted 19 points along with six boards and five assists. Another player making a difference was Kingston Eldridge, who went 5-for-9 en route to 14 points and eight rebounds.
Kellen Williams was a one-man wrecking crewfor Tipton as he shot 62% from beyond the arc to rack up 29 points. Williams continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Peyton Auler was another key player, dropping a double-double with 13 points and 11 boards.
Peru's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Tipton, they moved to 4-6 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Coming up, Peru will head out to face off against Maconaquah at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will be up against the Braves' rather soft defense (which has allowed 66.7 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Tipton, they will welcome Wabash at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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