Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Washington couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 43-33 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Princeton Tigers on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Hatchets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 84th, while the Tigers are ranked 16th).
When it comes to explaining why Washington lost, don't look at Colton Stowers. Despite the final result, he went 7-for-17 to rack up 22 points.
Edwin Holmes was his usual excellent self, shooting 71% from the field on his way to 14 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals for Princeton. Holmes is on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last 12 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jace Jenkins, who posted nine points.
Washington's loss dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Princeton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 18 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-2 record this season.
Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Princeton, they have already played their next game, a 61-48 win against Jennings County on the 15th.
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