Tooele lost to Jordan back in January of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Tooele Buffaloes walked away with a 47-38 win over the Jordan Beetdiggers. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Buffaloes as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Tooele got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kennedy Searle out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Searle has scored at least a third of Tooele's points. Another player making a difference was Halle Hogan, who posted 12 points.
Jordan's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was June Joseph, who earned eight points and 12 rebounds. The dominant performance gave Joseph a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tess Jacobson, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 boards.
Tooele's record is now 8-5. As for Jordan, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-9.
Tooele wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 65-54 victory against Hunter on the 3rd. As for Jordan, they will venture away from home to face off against Hillcrest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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