Buhl was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They came up short against the Wendell Trojans, falling 59-39. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Idaho basketball rankings (they are ranked 133rd, while the Trojans are ranked 43rd).
Wendell got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jordon Swainston out in front who went 8 for 14 en route to 19 points along with six steals and five assists. Those six steals gave Swainston a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jarett Borges, who made all 5 shots he took to post 14 points.
Buhl's loss dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Wendell, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Buhl does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wendell, they will challenge Aberdeen at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Wendell's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Aberdeen has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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