Shanley is 9-1 against Wahpeton since December of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Shanley Deacons will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against the Wahpeton Huskies at 3:00 p.m. Shanley has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Shanley scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Tuesday. They put the hurt on Fargo South with a sharp 71-45 win. That 71-45 margin sets a new team best for Shanley this season.
Meanwhile, Wahpeton's four-game losing streak came to an end on Thursday. They came out on top against Lisbon by a score of 58-50.
Shanley's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Wahpeton, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Shanley didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Wahpeton when the teams last played back in February, but they still walked away with a 65-59 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Shanley since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
