Van unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 46-14 loss at the hands of the Man Hillbillies. The Bulldogs just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Van's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hailey Tackett, who had six points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Brailynn McCarty, who posted two points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Van is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Tug Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Man has already played their next game (against Van), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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