It was a proper cat-fight when Washington took on Lawrence on Friday. The Washington Wildcats fell just short of the Lawrence Lions by a score of 59-56. The Wildcats have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
Washington's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elliott Berry Jr., who went 8 for 14 en route to 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Antrell Wren, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.
Washington's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Lawrence, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6.
Washington will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Washington's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last ten matchups. As for Lawrence, they will head out on the road to face off against Olathe West at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lawrence is facing Olathe West at the right time seeing as Olathe West is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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