Tippecanoe Valley was the 46-38 winner over NorthWood when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Tippecanoe Valley Vikings took a 48-31 bruising from the NorthWood Panthers on Tuesday. The contest marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Claire Payne was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 21 rebounds for NorthWood. Payne has been hot , having posted nine or more rebounds the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ella Branham, who scored six points along with seven assists and seven rebounds.
Tippecanoe Valley dropped their record down to 2-3 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for NorthWood, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tippecanoe Valley will host Glenn at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Glenn will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Tippecanoe Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for NorthWood, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Culver Academies at 5:00 p.m. Culver Academies will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something NorthWood surely won't give up without a fight.
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