Deshler has won five straight games at home (dating back to last season), while West Point has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Tigers just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Warriors at 3:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Deshler beat Wilson 40-36. Those 40 points were actually the fewest the Tigers have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Meanwhile, West Point made easy work of Jasper on Monday and carried off a 61-39 victory. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 22 points or more this season.
West Point's win came from a few key players Deshler will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaelyn Faulkner, who went 7-for-17 to rack up 21 points and four steals. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. Laklin Shadix was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to eight boards and six steals.
West Point's win bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Deshler, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Deshler beat West Point 76-65 when the teams last played back in November of 2021. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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