Middleton lost against Tampa Bay Tech back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Middleton Tigers were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 29-28 to the Tampa Bay Tech Titans. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
Middleton's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zion Cooper, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 rebounds. Cooper is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last 12 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Laurie Julot, who posted six points and seven rebounds.
Tigers
| 01/07/25 @ Tampa Bay Tech | 28-29 |
| 12/13/24 vs Chamberlain | 50-52 |
| 12/10/24 @ Armwood | 15-71 |
| 12/06/24 vs Hillsborough | 36-42 |
Even though they lost, Middleton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 17 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Shanyah Martin was the offensive standout of the contest as she put up nine points. Dahlia Duvert was another key player, putting up four points and nine rebounds.
Middleton now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Tampa Bay Tech, they moved to 5-7 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middleton won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Lennard at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Tampa Bay Tech, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Riverview at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Tampa Bay Tech is facing Riverview at the right time seeing as Riverview is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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