Basketball Recap: Joshua Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 4:24pm

Basketball Recap: Joshua Owls vs. Saginaw Rough Riders

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Joshua's game on Tuesday was all tied up 30-30 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of the Saginaw Rough Riders by a score of 59-56. The Owls have struggled against the Rough Riders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Saginaw got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kyle Ogamba out in front who went 6 for 7 en route to 14 points plus six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Willie McCrary, who scored 12 points plus five rebounds and two steals.

Joshua's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Saginaw, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joshua will be taking part in a tournament against Jarrell at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Saginaw, they will take on Sunnyvale in a tournament on Thursday. One thing working in Saginaw's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.

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