The Wildcats’ basketball team couldn’t match the red hot three point shooting of Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night as the Tigers defeated the Wildcats, 65-53, in Mt. Pleasant. The Wildcats only trailed 16-14 after one quarter but the Tigers extended their lead to 40-31 at the half.
The Wildcats slip to 8-2 in district play and 23-6 overall. Both of their district losses were to Mt. Pleasant, who are undefeated in district play. The Wildcats can wrap up second place in the district standings with a win over Greenville Friday night in Wildcats Gym. They have already qualified for the playoffs.
The Wildcats will conclude district play at Hallsville next Tuesday night.
