Basketball Recap: Exeter-Milligan/Friend's Losing Streak Snapped at Nine Games

Exeter-Milligan/Friend can bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against the Pawnee City Indians by a score of 36-29. That's more bragging rights for the Bobcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Exeter-Milligan/Friend to victory, but perhaps none more so than Avery Tuttle, who went 5 for 10 on her way to 11 points and five rebounds. The dominant performance gave Tuttle a new career-high in points. Reese Tuttle was another key player, putting up two points in addition to seven boards and five steals.

Exeter-Milligan/Friend smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matches.

Several Indians players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Adelyn Sisco, who posted seven points along with nine rebounds and three blocks. Sisco continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Cara Pierce also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.

Exeter-Milligan/Friend's record is now 7-11. As for Pawnee City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Exeter-Milligan/Friend wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 52-30 defeat against Diller-Odell on the 3rd. Pawnee City has also already played their next match, a 54-27 loss against Linn on the 1st.