The Welch Wildcats scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They secured a 60-54 W over Quapaw. This was payback for Welch, who suffered a 53-46 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Welch's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mason Clinton, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Clinton is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Colin Damann was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with nine rebounds and two blocks.
Welch's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Quapaw, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-9.
Welch will square off against Wyandotte at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Quapaw, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Commerce at 8:00 p.m. Commerce is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
