It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Whitney can now relate to. They took a 52-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Woodcreek Timberwolves on Wednesday. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Timberwolves: they've now lost five in a row.
Saahill Sabnis and Brady Estes certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Sabnis posted 12 points, while Estes earned eight points along with eight boards and four steals. What's more, Estes posted three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Jordan French was another key player, putting up eight points.
Woodcreek's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Max VanLaningham, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds. VanLaningham has been hot, having also posted three or more blocks the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Will Dennie, who went 7-for-14 to rack up 18 points.
Whitney's defeat dropped their record down to 16-13. As for Woodcreek, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-6.
Whitney does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Woodcreek, they have already played their next game, a 54-49 win against Grant on the 21st.
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