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Wildcats Claw Past Thunderbirds in Close Game
22 Feb
Summary
- Wildcats secured a 13-14 record with the win.
- Logan Stephens scored 20 points for the Thunderbirds.
- Rich Smith contributed 14 points and seven assists.
The Wildcats emerged victorious over the Thunderbirds in a closely contested basketball game. Newton was a key scorer for the Wildcats, contributing significantly from field goals and free throws.
Bradyn Hubbard also played a crucial role for the Wildcats, tallying 15 points and three steals. Rich Smith provided strong support with 14 points, seven assists, and four steals, showcasing his all-around game.
The Thunderbirds were led by Logan Stephens, who put up a game-high 20 points and added two steals. Elijah Duval contributed 19 points and four assists, while Tanner Hayhurst added 16 points, but their efforts were ultimately insufficient.
This Western Athletic Conference game saw the Wildcats improve their season record to 13-14 overall and 5-9 in conference play. The Thunderbirds fell to 9-19 overall and 5-10 in conference games.
