Western's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They breezed by the Tipton Blue Devils to the tune of 63-26. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Western's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ellyse Walden led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds. Walden is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Rhiana Bowman was another key player, going 6 for 9 en route to 13 points plus eight rebounds and two steals.
Western was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Makayla Schinlaub and Hannah Olson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Schinlaub scored 14 points, while Olson posted six points in addition to six rebounds. What's more, Schinlaub also racked up four threes, the most she's had since back in January.
The victory got Western back to even at 2-2. As for Tipton, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Western Panthers face off against the Carroll Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on December 5th. As for Tipton, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Taylor at 7:00 p.m. on December 4th. Tipton is facing Taylor at the right time seeing as Taylor is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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