Basketball Recap: Legion Collegiate Academy Lancers vs. Grace Christian Crusaders
Legion Collegiate Academy and Grace Christian met for a duel on Saturday where Legion Collegiate Academy couldn't get it done. The Legion Collegiate Academy Lancers fell 47-37 to the Grace Christian Crusaders. It was the first time this season that the Lancers let down their fans at home.
Despite the loss, Legion Collegiate Academy still got an impressive performance from LaKiara Alexander, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 13 rebounds. With that strong performance, Alexander is now averaging an impressive 9 rebounds per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiyana Murrell, who posted five points plus eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Legion Collegiate Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Grace Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Isa Roman, who scored 18 points. AdAorA Mogbo was another key player, scoring 11 points.
Legion Collegiate Academy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Grace Christian, the win was the 32nd in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record for this year to 2-0.
Legion Collegiate Academy has already played their next contest, a 50-38 victory against Covenant Day on the 19th. As for Grace Christian, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 41-33 defeat against Winston Salem Christian National on the 19th.
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