With a playoff game on the line, the Needles Mustangs rose to the challenge on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 74-60 victory over the Wolverines. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Needles got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Luca Walema out in front who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Xavier Russell, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds.
Needles' victory bumped their record up to 28-2. As for West Wendover, their loss dropped their record down to 23-5.
Needles won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Incline at 7:45 p.m. on February 23rd. One thing working in Needles' favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three games. West Wendover does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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