After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lake Travis, Dripping Springs was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Del Valle Cardinals, sneaking past 57-54. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since November 15, 2024.
01/28/25 vs Del Valle | 6 |
01/05/24 vs Anderson | 6 |
02/02/24 vs Del Valle | 6 |
12/13/24 vs Austin | 4 |
11/15/24 @ Leander | 4 |
Rain Collins had a dynamite game for Dripping Springs, going 8 for 19 on her way to 27 points in addition to six steals and five rebounds. That's the most steals Collins has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Abigail Robinson, who posted six points and six boards.
Dripping Springs 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 five consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Del Valle saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jamya Tisdale dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. Abby Aguilar was another key player, putting up 13 points and seven boards.
With the victory, Dripping Springs broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-20. As for Del Valle, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-18.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Westlake the next time they take the court. Del Valle will host Westlake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Dripping Springs will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on February 4th.
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