Elko was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 43-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fernley Vaqueros. The Indians lost against the Vaqueros in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 59-28 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Elko lost, don't look at Jessica Vera. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 23 points and nine boards. That was a full 63.9% of Elko's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. Lindsey Johns was another key player, putting up six points along with seven assists and five steals.
Indians
| 12/16/23 vs Truckee | 15 |
| 01/10/25 vs Fernley | 14 |
| 12/01/23 vs Yerington | 14 |
| 12/27/23 @ Idaho Falls | 13 |
| 12/15/23 vs Wooster | 12 |
Even though they lost, Elko was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
It was another big night for Taylor Tollestrup, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards for Fernley. Tollestrup is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Kensey Kreller was another key player, posting nine points and seven steals.
Elko's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Fernley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-3.
Elko wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 61-14 win against Dayton on the 11th. As for Fernley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 49-34 victory against Spring Creek on the 11th.
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