Basketball Recap: IDEA Bridge Capitals vs. Dutchtown Griffins
IDEA Bridge scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 71-63 to the Dutchtown Griffins. The Capitals' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Despite the loss, IDEA Bridge still got an impressive performance from Ray Melancon Jr., who almost dropped a double-double on 36 points and nine rebounds. That was a full 57.1% of IDEA Bridge's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Kemondrae Fleming was another key player, going 6 for 9 en route to 18 points plus two steals.
Even though they lost, IDEA Bridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
IDEA Bridge's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Dutchtown, they moved to 1-2 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
IDEA Bridge won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Prairieville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Dutchtown has already played their next contest (against IDEA Bridge), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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