Union unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost to the Emery Spartans at home by a 50-32 margin on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 50-39 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Union still got an impressive performance from LYDIA HOSCHOUER, who had 13 points along with two steals.
Katelyn Nielson had a dynamite game for Emery, going 8 for 10 en route to 17 points plus five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Aleeyah Cowley, who posted seven points plus five rebounds.
The win got Emery back to even at 1-1.
Union wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 58-31 loss against Canyon View on the 22nd. Emery has also already played their next match, a 34-32 victory against Uintah on the 22nd.
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