This season hasn't been kind to the Wichita Defenders HomeSchool Defenders, who are still winless after their fourth game. They took a 43-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of Omaha R on Saturday. Wichita Defenders HomeSchool was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Omaha R apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
Omaha R was led to victory by Michael Wiedemeier and Stephen Vankat. Wiedemeier scored 10 points, while Vankat scored 14 points along with 6 rebounds and 6 steals. That makes it two consecutive games in which Vankat has scored at least 25% of Omaha R's points.
Wichita Defenders HomeSchool's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Omaha R, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wichita Defenders HomeSchool will take on Newton HomeSchool at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Omaha R, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Varsity Opponent at 1:10 p.m. Varsity Opponent is hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.
