New Braunfels was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 43-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pieper Warriors. The Unicorns were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 40-36.
New Braunfels' defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryler Wilson, who posted 15 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Riley Lundegreen, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
Pieper found their leader in sophomore Alison Naylor, who put up ten points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. Naylor has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Nyessa Dumas-Perry was another key player, putting up five points and 11 boards.
New Braunfels' loss dropped their record down to 14-14. As for Pieper, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-11 record this season.
Coincidentally, New Braunfels and Pieper will both be playing Wagner the next time they take the court. The Warriors will head out to face the Thunderbirds at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Unicorns will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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