Tipton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Western Panthers on the road and fell 63-26. The Blue Devils lost against the Panthers in their previous head to head back in November of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 75-3 score last time.
Tipton's loss came despite strong showings from Makayla Schinlaub and Hannah Olson. Schinlaub had 14 points, while Olson earned six points plus six rebounds. What's more, Schinlaub also racked up four threes, the most she's had since back in January.
Western's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ellyse Walden, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds. Walden is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Rhiana Bowman, who went 6 for 9 en route to 13 points plus eight rebounds and two steals.
Tipton's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Western, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Tipton will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Taylor at 7:00 p.m. on December 4th. Tipton is facing Taylor at the right time seeing as Taylor is stuck on a four-game losing streak. Western also won't see the court for a while: their next matchup is against Carroll at 7:30 p.m. on December 5th.
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