The Southeast Lancers and the Oxford Wildcats squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but sadly the Southeast Lancers had to settle for second. They fell 58-45 to the Wildcats. While losing is never fun, Southeast can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 311th, while Oxford is ranked 119th).
Leading Oxford to victory were Kellen Green and Cordell Jordan. Green scored 20 points along with eight rebounds and three steals, while Jordan dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. Jordan is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last eight games he's played. Zane Whitson was another key contributor, scoring five points along with 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Southeast has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season. As for Oxford, they pushed their record up to 17-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Southeast does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Oxford, they will challenge Erie at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Erie will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Oxford surely won't give up without a fight.
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