Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Woodgrove couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 59-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Salem Spartans on Tuesday. The Wolverines have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Emme Custer went supernova for Salem, dropping a double-double with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Those 13 boards gave Custer a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Rider, who posted 14 points and three steals.
Woodgrove's loss dropped their record down to 19-9. As for Salem, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-2 record this season.
Woodgrove does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Salem, they will welcome Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Salem has won 20 straight at home dating back to last season, while Manor won ten straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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