Basketball Recap: Aquinas Takes a Loss
By Team Reports
Jan 13, 2025, 2:02am
Basketball Recap: Aquinas Monarchs vs. Pierce Bluejays
Aquinas was the 48-40 winner over Pierce when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Aquinas Monarchs fell 43-35 to the Pierce Bluejays on Thursday. The game marked the Monarchs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
| 01/09/25 @ Pierce | 3 |
| 01/07/25 vs Clarkson/Leigh | 3 |
| 01/03/25 vs Guardian Angels Central Catholic | 4 |
| 12/27/24 @ David City | 3 |
| 12/21/24 vs Lincoln Lutheran | 7 |
Despite the defeat, Aquinas saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Riley Campbell posted 16 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Campbell is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Faith Samek, who had nine points.
Aquinas' loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Pierce, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
Aquinas will challenge Twin River at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pierce, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 37-35 defeat against Wayne on the 10th.
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