Giltner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a hard 60-44 fall against the Hampton Hawks. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Giltner lost, don't look at Blaydon White. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points and five steals. That's the most steals White has posted since back in December of 2024. Braxton Cady was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Hampton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Landen Rojewski out in front who earned 19 points in addition to six steals and five assists. Rojewski is becoming a predictor of Hampton's success: when he posts at least five steals the team is 3-1 (and 3-14 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Dose, who shot 4-for-7 from long range and dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten boards.
Giltner's loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Hampton, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-15 record this season.
Giltner has already played their next contest, a 75-21 defeat against McCool Junction on the 21st. As for Hampton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 64-57 loss against Nebraska Lutheran on the 24th.
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