With a playoff game on the line, the Wayne Badgers rose to the challenge on Thursday. They blew past the Panthers, posting a 56-28 victory on the road. Wayne has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 23 points or more this season.
Wayne's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Savannah Williams led the charge by scoring 18 points along with four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Williams has scored all season. Raegyn Blackburn was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five steals.
Pinnacle's loss came despite strong showings from Jostyn McLean and Heather Kerr. McLean almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds, while Kerr scored seven points along with nine blocks. Kerr hasn't dropped below two blocks for six straight games.
Pinnacle struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. They are 1-2 when they can't control their own glass like that.
Wayne's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Pinnacle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season.
Wayne didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 49-47 defeat vs. Milford on the 1st. Pinnacle does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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