Niobrara County lost to Wright back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Tigers took a 42-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wright's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tara Williams, who posted 11 points and eight rebounds. Williams continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Dani Barnhurst was another key player, going 5-for-12 to rack up 14 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Niobrara County's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Wright, they moved to 2-12 with that win, which also ended their seven-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Niobrara County will square off against Southeast at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cyclones' defense has only allowed 26.5 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Wright, they will take on Sundance at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' defense better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 54.6 points per game this season.
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