Wallace had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-10 to make it eight. They took a blow against the Paxton Tigers, falling 74-11. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 253rd, while the Tigers are ranked 113th).
When it comes to explaining why Wallace lost, don't look at Kaley Sauser. Despite the final result, she posted eight points and three steals. That was a full 72.7% of the Wildcats' points, marking the sixth time in a row Sauser has had more than a third of the team's points.
As for Paxton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-4. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Paxton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Natalie Jorgensen out in front who shot 67% from the field to rack up 18 points. Jorgensen also posted a block, marking her first of the season. Jaleigh Hansen was another key player, going 8-for-14 on her way to 16 points and four steals.
Looking ahead, Wallace will challenge Dundy County-Stratton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' defense better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 55.8 points per game this season. As for Paxton, they will face off against Hitchcock County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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