Wright played in conference for the first time on Saturday and they got just the result they we're looking for. They strolled past the Moorcroft Wolves with points to spare, taking the game 59-44. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Wright got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Briana Meza out in front who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. Jocelyn Umiker was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 22 points and nine rebounds.
Panthers
| 02/01/25 @ Moorcroft | 17 |
| 01/31/25 vs Big Horn | 13 |
| 01/24/25 vs Sundance | 12 |
| 01/18/25 vs Kaycee | 12 |
| 01/25/25 @ Tongue River | 4 |
Wright was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Moorcroft saw an underclassman step up: sophomore London McCrea went 9 for 22 on her way to 22 points along with eight boards and five assists. The dominant performance gave McCrea a new career-high in assists. Another player making a difference was Lani Gill, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
The victory got Wright back to even at 9-9. As for Moorcroft, they dropped their record down to 3-14 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Wright will take on Glenrock at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Moorcroft, they and Sundance will meet in a dog eat dog contest at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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