The Navarro Panthers will take on the New Braunfels Unicorns at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Navarro will be strutting in after a victory while New Braunfels will be coming in after a defeat.
New Braunfels is hoping to do what Marion couldn't on Saturday: put an end to Navarro's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Navarro came out on top against Marion by a score of 46-37.
Tegan Harborth had an outrageously good game as she dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 rebounds. What's more, she also racked up four offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Sarah Falor was another key player, earning six points along with three steals.
Navarro smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, New Braunfels unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of LEE by a score of 60-57. While the Unicorns didn't have the best season last year (they finished 13-22), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ryler Wilson, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. She is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alyana Mcgarity, who went 7 for 16 en route to 16 points plus six rebounds.
Navarro's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for New Braunfels, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Navarro has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 29.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like New Braunfels struggles in that department as they've been averaging 34.9. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Navarro came up short against New Braunfels in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 58-46. Will Navarro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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