Morgan extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-5. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Walnut Springs Hornets an easy 50-27 victory. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 53-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
As for Walnut Springs, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-3. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 23 points or more this season.
Walnut Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alleigh Ortega, who posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Millie Granados, who put up 12 points.
Morgan will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Milford at 6:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026. As for Walnut Springs, they will be home for the holidays to greet Blum at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
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