Tuscola hadn't done well against Owen recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Tuscola Mountaineers ended the year with a bang, routing the Owen Warhorses 68-42. With that win, the Mountaineers brought their scoring average up to 50.3 points per game.
| 12/12/23 @ Enka | 7 |
| 12/30/24 vs Owen | 5 |
| 12/14/23 vs Enka | 5 |
| 12/23/24 @ Owen | 4 |
| 12/10/24 vs Madison | 4 |
Tuscola was led to victory by Julia Wells and Nora Jenkins. Wells went 7 of 16 en route to 16 points along with five boards and three steals, while Jenkins posted 17 points and five steals. That's the most steals Jenkins has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Kate Sutton, who put up ten points and three steals.
Tuscola smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.
Despite the defeat, Owen saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mia Roland dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards. Roland is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Elly Wright was another key player, putting up ten points and seven rebounds.
Tuscola's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Owen, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Tuscola will venture away from home to take on North Henderson at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Tuscola's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games. As for Owen, they will welcome Mountain Heritage at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Mountain Heritage will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Owen surely won't give up without a fight.
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