Miami-Yoder hadn't done well against Kiowa recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Miami-Yoder Buffaloes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 29-26 win over the Kiowa Indians. For the Buffaloes, this counts as revenge for the 37-15 victory the Indians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.
Miami-Yoder got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kylie McKnight out in front who posted 12 points and six steals. Another player making a difference was Jessa Book, who put up five points.
Miami-Yoder smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kiowa only pulled down five offensive boards.
When it comes to explaining why Kiowa lost, don't look at Sage Massey. Despite the final result, she went 7 of 15 on her way to 15 points in addition to six boards and three blocks. Massey is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last three games she's played.
Miami-Yoder's record is now 2-3. As for Kiowa, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Miami-Yoder wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 40-30 defeat against Bethune on the 11th. As for Kiowa, they will challenge Swallows Charter Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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