Union had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Tipton Cardinals on the road and fell 71-39. The contest was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly the Wildcats struggled afterwards.
Tipton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Charlee Bailey, who went 9 for 16 from beyond the arc en route to 29 points plus four steals. The dominant performance gave Bailey a new career-high in threes. Clara Williams was another key player, going 7 for 12 en route to 19 points plus eight rebounds and six assists.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Lutheran at 6:30 p.m. on January 21, 2025. Tipton also won't see the court for a while: their next game is against Helias at 6:00 p.m. on December 10th.
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