Orem extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-7. The matchup between the Tigers and the Union Cougars didn't end well, with the Tigers falling 49-31. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 48-31 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2016.
As for Union, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Union's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Payzlei Parrish, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Aunna Hadlock was another key player, putting up nine points and seven steals.
Orem has already played their next game, a 51-12 loss against Clearfield on the 11th. As for Union, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 45-28 win against Ogden on the 11th.
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