Basketball Game Recap: Far Northeast W Warriors vs. Thomas Jefferson Spartans

By Team Reports Feb 14, 2024, 1:17pm

Recap: Far Northeast W Warriors vs. Thomas Jefferson Spartans

If the Far Northeast W Warriors were feeling good off their 49-11 takedown of the Hinkley Thunderbirds last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Far Northeast W took a 56-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Tuesday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Far Northeast W in their matchups with Thomas Jefferson: they've now lost five in a row.

Lucy Lloyd had a dynamite game for Thomas Jefferson, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Leila Olbricht-simon, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and two steals.

Thomas Jefferson was without their leading scorer, Leyna Mcclinon, in Tuesday's matchup. With Mcclinon sitting this one out, Sophia Shon got some extra time on the court (20 vs. her season average of 8.38).

Far Northeast W has not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season. As for Thomas Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 8-14.

Far Northeast W does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Thomas Jefferson, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Denver South at 7:30 p.m. The timing isn't great for Thomas Jefferson: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Denver South has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.

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