Palmer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 27th straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 35-28 to the Burwell Longhorns. The Tigers lost against the Longhorns in their previous head to head back in January of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 59-25 score last time.
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When it comes to explaining why Palmer lost, don't look at Marlea Donahey. Despite the final result, she posted seven points and 16 rebounds. Donahey has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Mackenzie Benson was another key player, putting up seven points.
Leading Burwell to victory were Brookelyn Gideon and Karsyn Bower. Gideon scored 11 points along with eight boards and six steals, while Bower put up 14 points and three steals. Those six steals gave Gideon a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Katelynn Simon, who earned a point and seven steals.
Palmer's defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Burwell, their victory bumped their record up to 5-12.
Palmer wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 69-37 loss against Riverside on the 30th. As for Burwell, they have also already played their next matchup, a 39-27 defeat against Arcadia/Loup City on the 30th.
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