This season hasn't been kind to the Hughes Springs Mustangs, who are still winless after their 16th match. They lost to White Oak on the road by a decisive 36-18 margin on Tuesday. Hughes Springs has not had much luck with White Oak recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
White Oak was led to victory by Kalyn Hepler and Elyse Paiz. Hepler scored ten points along with eight rebounds and four steals, while Paiz dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten steals. Paiz's trending in the right direction, as she's improved his point production for three games straight.
Hughes Springs dropped their record down to 0-16 with that loss, which was their 12th straight on the road. As for White Oak, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-17.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hughes Springs will take on Sabine at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Sabine has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for White Oak, they will be playing at home against Gladewater at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Gladewater is coming into the match hot, having won their last eight games.
