Sterling unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost to the Yuma Outlaws at home by a 53-36 margin on Tuesday. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 44-25 to the Outlaws when the teams met back in December of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Sterling's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Karsyn Tonche, who posted 12 points. Taylor Tonche was another key player, putting up ten points.
Yuma was led to victory by Taryn Sheffield and Bailey Nighswonger. Sheffield went 6-for-13 on her way to 20 points and six boards, while Nighswonger shot 56% from the field en route to 14 points and eight rebounds. Nighswonger is on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 56% in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Carolina Ross, who had nine points in addition to seven boards and six steals.
Looking ahead, Sterling will head out to take on Brush at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Yuma, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wray at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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