Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask High Plains). They blew past the Nebraska Christian Eagles 82-49 on Tuesday. The Storm have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 25 points or more this season.
| 12/17/24 vs Nebraska Christian | 22 |
| 12/15/23 @ Giltner | 21 |
| 02/10/24 @ Palmer | 20 |
| 02/22/24 vs Nebraska Lutheran | 19 |
| 12/02/23 vs Fullerton | 18 |
Leading High Plains to victory were Ayden Hans and Carter Urkoski. Hans went 8 of 13 en route to 22 points and three steals, while Urkoski dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance gave Hans a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Brodey Spurling, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 10 points in addition to eight rebounds and three blocks.
High Plains was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
High Plains now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Nebraska Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
High Plains will take on Giltner in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Giltner's defense has only allowed 29.4 points per game this season, so High Plains' offense will have their work cut out for them. Nebraska Christian and Sutton will compete for holiday cheer at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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