Tecumseh extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 2-18. They took a blow against the Princeton Tigers, falling 71-43. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 73-51 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2025.
Tecumseh lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Hazel Melton, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Violet Melton was another key player, going 6-for-10 on her way to 16 points.
As for Princeton, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Princeton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ailie Taylor led the charge by shooting 50% from the field to rack up 25 points along with five boards and four steals. Taylor continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Meah Young also deserves some recognition as she grabbed her first steal of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Tecumseh is set to challenge their familiar foe Pike Central at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Princeton will face off against rival Heritage Hills at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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