The Beavers battled throughout the contest but were unable to overcome a rebounding deficit and cold shooting night in a hard-fought matchup against the Tigers.

Polla Balint logged a team-high 34 minutes and led the Beavers with 10 points and 5 rebounds, continuing to be a steady presence on both ends of the floor. Breanna Reeves once again provided valuable energy off the bench, contributing 5 points along with 2 rebounds and 2 steals, giving the Beavers a lift during key stretches of the game.

Ultimately, second-chance opportunities proved to be the difference. The Beavers surrendered 17 second-chance points, while the Tigers controlled the glass with a 45-36 advantage in total rebounds. The extra possessions created by that rebounding margin played a significant role in the outcome.

Offensively, the Beavers struggled to find consistency, shooting 15-of-56 from the field for 26.8 percent. Despite generating looks, the shots simply would not fall, making it difficult to close the gap.

While the result was not what the Beavers hoped for, the effort and minutes logged by key contributors continue to show the team's resilience as they work to turn close contests into wins moving forward.The Beavers will be back in action at 1pm this Saturday in Dodge City.