Tuscola unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Madison Patriots 73-45 on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 17 in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Tuscola lost, don't look at Jett Bartley. Despite the final result, he posted eight points along with five boards and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Setser, who had five points and five rebounds.
Gavin Gault went supernova For Madison., going 10-for-17 to rack up 32 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Gault has scored at least a third of the Patriots' points. Another player making a difference was Gabe Coates, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Madison's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Tuscola wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 58-54 defeat against Owen on the 21st. As for Madison, they have also already played their next game, an 86-69 loss against Enka on the 21st.
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