Exeter-Milligan/Friend came into this matchup off a tough 26-point defeat last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the McCool Junction Mustangs by a score of 32-29 on Tuesday. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Exeter-Milligan/Friend still got an impressive performance from Kiley Oldehoeft, who posted 12 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Taylin Schluter, who earned seven points along with six boards and four steals.
Even though they lost, Exeter-Milligan/Friend smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive matches.
Leading McCool Junction to victory were Natalie Clark and Claire Brugger. Clark scored 15 points and six steals, while Brugger almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Clark also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in February of 2024.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend's loss dropped their record down to 8-15. As for McCool Junction, they moved to 10-12 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McCool Junction, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 46-35 defeat against High Plains on the 20th.
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