Wasatch won the last time they faced Timpview and things went their way on Friday too. The Wasatch Wasps managed a 72-66 victory over the Timpview Thunderbirds. The win was familiar territory for the Wasps who have now won four matchups in a row.
Wasatch's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Peyton Behnke led the charge by putting up 17 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Behnke is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Filifaiesea Liava'A was another key player, going 6 for 13 en route to 16 points.
Wasps
| 01/10/25 @ Timpview | 19 |
| 12/14/24 vs Herriman | 18 |
| 11/20/24 @ Brighton | 18 |
| 11/21/24 @ Layton Christian Academy | 18 |
| 01/05/24 vs Springville | 17 |
Wasatch was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Timpview's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lina Ballin, who posted 21 points along with six assists and six boards. With that strong performance, Ballin is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Livi Eyre, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 17 rebounds.
Wasatch pushed their record up to 12-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points per game. As for Timpview, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
Coincidentally, Wasatch and Timpview will both be playing Cedar Valley the next time they take the court. Timpview will head out to face Cedar Valley at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while Wasatch will host them at 5:15 p.m. on January 17th.
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