Dupo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 26th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 51-37 bruising from the Mt. Olive Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 44-40 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Dupo lost, don't look at Kaden Scheppleman. Despite the final result, he posted 15 points. Deegan Prater was another key player, putting up eight points.
Mt. Olive's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Matthew Bywater, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine boards. Bywater is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Max Grejtak, who put up 14 points and three steals.
Dupo's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Mt. Olive, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-8.
Dupo won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Steeleville at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mt. Olive, they will welcome Valmeyer at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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