The Whiting Oilers posted their closest victory yet this season on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 52-49 win over Gary West Side. The win was familiar territory for Whiting who now have three in a row.
It was another big night for Victoria Velez, who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds and seven steals. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last 12 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Torie Davis, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
Whiting's victory bumped their record up to 8-11-1. As for Gary West Side, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-16.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whiting won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Wheeler at 7:00 p.m. on January 25th. Wheeler is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games. As for Gary West Side, they will be playing at home against Michigan City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
