McAlester extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 4-19. They were outmatched by the Glenpool Warriors and fell 65-38. While losing is never fun, the Buffaloes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma basketball rankings (they are ranked 321st, while the Warriors are ranked 35th).
As for Glenpool, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 19-4. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Leading Glenpool to victory were Yaya Gibson and Tyra McKinnie. Gibson went 9-for-18 on her way to 25 points along with six assists and five steals, while McKinnie shot 56% from the field en route to 20 points in addition to eight steals and seven boards. The game was McKinnie's seventh in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Emma Pringle, who posted nine points.
Coincidentally, McAlester and Glenpool will both be playing Durant the next time they take the court. The Buffaloes will host the Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Warriors will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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