Winner extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 9-8. They received a blow as they fell 58-41 to the Gregory Gorillas. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gorillas apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
As for Gregory, they pushed their record up to 10-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.0 points over those games.
Gregory's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dani Vanderwerff, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Regan Graesser, who shot 50% from the field en route to 20 points and five boards.
Looking ahead, Winner will challenge McLaughlin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 57.78 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Gregory, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 37-34 win against Platte/Geddes on the 10th.
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