Wheeler waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Saltillo Tigers by a score of 62-49. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Wheeler's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Macie Arnold, who went 7 for 13 en route to 17 points plus seven assists and six steals. Arnold is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Emma Kate Beckham, who had 15 points plus seven rebounds and three steals.
Wheeler smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Wheeler now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Saltillo, they dropped their record down to 1-2 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeler will head out to take on Alcorn Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alcorn Central has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Saltillo, they will venture away from home to square off against Nettleton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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