The Exeter Tigers were the 34-31 winner over the School of the Ozarks Patriots when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. Exeter fell just short of School of the Ozarks by a score of 56-54.
School of the Ozarks had a senior duo take command as Shadrach Thompson dropped a double-double on 10 points and 10 rebounds and Graham Wilhoit scored 9 points along with 14 rebounds. Wilhoit is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Caleb Widner, who scored 9 points along with 4 steals.
Exeter now has a losing record at 2-3. As for School of the Ozarks, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Exeter will head out on the road to face off against Purdy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for School of the Ozarks, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pleasant Hope at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pleasant Hope is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
