After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Pine Bluffs, Wright was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They secured a 42-38 W over the Niobrara County Tigers. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Tara Williams
| 01/17/26 @ Niobrara County | 11 |
| 01/16/26 vs Pine Bluffs | 7 |
| 01/10/26 vs Hot Springs County | 5 |
| 01/10/26 vs Burns | 0 |
| 01/09/26 vs Shoshoni | 6 |
| + 9 more games |
Wright's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tara Williams led the charge by putting up 11 points and eight boards. Williams continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dani Barnhurst, who went 5-for-12 en route to 14 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Wright was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matchups.
Wright's win bumped their record up to 2-12. As for Niobrara County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Wright will head out to face off against Sundance at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' defense better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 54.6 points per game this season. As for Niobrara County, they will venture away from home to challenge Southeast at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cyclones' defense has only allowed 26.5 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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