Giddings was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. Their2024 ended with a 57-39 defeat against the Taylor Ducks. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Buffaloes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 64-49 on December 3rd.
TJ Whybrew was his usual excellent self, going 10 for 17 on his way to 23 points in addition to six boards and four steals for Taylor. Whybrew's afternoon made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kadrien Deary, who posted ten points and three steals.
Giddings' loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Taylor, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Giddings will venture away from home to take on Fayetteville at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fayetteville knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine games -- so hopefully Giddings likes a good challenge. As for Taylor, they will head out to square off against Lampasas at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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