Buena Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Papillion-LaVista Monarchs 77-36. The Bison were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-12.
It was another big night for Rease Murtaugh, who went 8-for-13 to rack up 21 points and four steals for Papillion-LaVista. The match was Murtaugh's seventh in a row with at least 16 points. Taliyah Jackson was another key player, going 7-for-13 on her way to 16 points.
Buena Vista's loss dropped their record down to 3-20. As for Papillion-LaVista, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buena Vista will face off against South Sioux City at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Papillion-LaVista, they will challenge Lincoln Northeast at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Papillion-LaVista's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests.
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