The Davis Darts were just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 55-54 to the Timpanogos Timberwolves. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Darts came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked ninth, while the Timberwolves are ranked 48th).
Davis' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tradon Bessinger, who shot 63% from the field en route to 11 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Bode Sparrow, who posted 11 points.
Timpanogos' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chaz Rose, who went 6-for-9 from beyond the arc to rack up 18 points. Rose has become a key player for the Timberwolves: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 15 points, but 8-12 otherwise. Jaxen McCuistion was another key player, shooting 50% from the field on his way to 20 points and six rebounds.
Davis' defeat dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Timpanogos, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-13.
Looking ahead, Davis will square off against Layton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Darts will need to watch out since the Lancers have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Timpanogos, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Summit Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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