Palmer lost against Fullerton back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Palmer Tigers were outmatched by the Fullerton Warriors and fell 71-34. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 269th, while the Warriors are ranked 130th).
Palmer's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lane Mottl, who posted ten points and five rebounds. Brady Myers was another key player, putting up six points and six boards.
It was another big night for Kane Wetovick, who went 8-for-14 en route to 20 points along with six rebounds and five assists for Fullerton. Wetovick is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Hunter Gochenour, who went 6-for-12 to rack up 13 points and five boards.
Palmer's defeat was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Fullerton, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Palmer will venture away from home to face off against St. Cecilia at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Palmer is facing St. Cecilia at the right time seeing as St. Cecilia is stuck on a six-game losing streak. Fullerton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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