Even though the Kimball Longhorns have not done well against the Pine Bluffs Hornets recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Kimball narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Pine Bluffs 61-58. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Kimball.
Leading Kimball to victory were Kyler Lusche and Brandon Paxton. Lusche went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 24 points and 2 assists, while Paxton dropped a double-double on 23 points and 11 rebounds. Lusche is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last four games he's played. Braxton Miller was another key contributor, scoring three points along with eight assists.
Kimball is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Pine Bluffs, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kimball will take on Hemingford at TBD on Friday. Kimball is coming into the match with three straight victories at home, meaning Hemingford will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Pine Bluffs will take on Southeast at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Wyoming (Pine Bluffs is ranked 45th, while Southeast is ranked 43rd).
