Overton is 9-1 against Wilcox-Hildreth since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Overton Eagles' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on February 15th. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Overton put the finishing touches on their 13th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 71-38 win over Bertrand at home. Given Overton's advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 37th, while Bertrand is ranked 206th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jolee Ryan was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Natalie Wood, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Wilcox-Hildreth had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Shelton by a score of 47-36 on Tuesday.
Wilcox-Hildreth relied on the efforts of Cara Bunger, who scored 15 points, and Madison Bunger, who scored 17 points. Bunger continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Overton pushed their record up to 23-1 with that victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.1 points per game. As for Wilcox-Hildreth, their win bumped their record up to 16-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Overton have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 35.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Wilcox-Hildreth struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Overton strolled past Wilcox-Hildreth in their previous meeting last Tuesday by a score of 43-29. Will Overton repeat their success, or does Wilcox-Hildreth have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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