Dillard Falls to Wiley in Marshall, TX
Marshall, TX- In a game between Dillard (LA) and Wiley (TX) , Wiley emerged victorious with a final score of 69-56. The game took place at Alumni Gymnasium and saw both teams showcasing their skills on the court.
The first half of the game was closely contested, with Dillard holding a slim one-point lead at halftime, 32-31. However, Wiley came out strong in the second half, outscoring Dillard 38-24 to secure the win. Wiley's strong performance in the second half was crucial to their victory.
Delor Johnson of Wiley was the standout player of the game, leading his team with 19 points. He was efficient from the field, shooting 50% and also contributed on the boards with 3 rebounds. Tayvion Fisher also had an impressive game for Wiley, scoring 21 points, including 5 three-pointers.
For Dillard, Tory Cargo was the leading scorer with 15 points. Despite his efforts, Dillard was unable to overcome Wiley's strong second-half performance. Mike Reeves and Tyrus Crawford also made notable contributions for Dillard, with 9 and 11 points respectively.
Both teams struggled from beyond the arc, with Dillard shooting 26.9% and Wiley shooting 32%. However, Wiley made up for it with their strong shooting from the free-throw line, converting 72.2% of their attempts.
Overall, the game was a hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams. Wiley's strong second-half performance ultimately proved to be the difference-maker, allowing them to secure the win. Both teams showed determination and skill throughout the game, making it an exciting matchup for fans. Dillard will try to get back in the win column Saturday as they face off against Philander Smith in Little Rock, AK.
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