Wheeling Park and University squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Wheeling Park had to settle for second. They took a blow against the University Hawks, falling 65-35. The matchup marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
University got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hannah Stemple out in front who went 8-for-17 on her way to 20 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Stemple is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Simpson, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards.
Wheeling Park's loss dropped their record down to 15-9. As for University, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-7.
Wheeling Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for University, they will challenge St. Albans at 9:00 p.m. on March 12th. University has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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