Linn played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against the Tipton Cardinals, falling 69-48. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Tipton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lucas Cashman out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine steals. What's more, Cashman also posted five assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ben Bestgen, who went 7-for-13 on his way to 18 points.
Linn's defeat dropped their record down to 3-19. As for Tipton, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-15 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Linn will venture away from home to square off against Eugene at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Eugene's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 13 contests. As for Tipton, they are taking a road trip to take on Chamois at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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