The Taylorsville Warriors can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They snuck past Hunter with a 62-56 win. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Taylorsville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kobe Allen, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten assists. Allen is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Bronson Dallimore, who scored 20 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Hunter lost, one person who can't be blamed is Dominick Phannolath. Despite the final result, he scored 17 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Keaton Miller was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with three steals.
Taylorsville's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. As for Hunter, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Taylorsville will be playing in front of their home fans against West Jordan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Taylorsville: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while West Jordan has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road. As for Hunter, they will challenge Juan Diego Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hunter is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Juan Diego Catholic will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
