Basketball Recap: Oscar Smith Takes a Loss

Oscar Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. The contest between them and the Great Bridge Wildcats didn't end well, with the Oscar Smith Tigers falling 49-30. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 46-39.

Jania Murphy

Points (Career)

02/18/25 @ Great Bridge	17
01/23/24 @ Western Branch	15
01/19/24 vs Grassfield	12
12/02/24 vs Tallwood	11
01/16/24 vs Hickory	11

When it comes to explaining why Oscar Smith lost, don't look at Jania Murphy. Despite the final result, she posted 17 points and four steals. Those 17 points gave Murphy a new career-high.

Oscar Smith's loss dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Great Bridge, their victory bumped their record up to 10-13.

Coming up, Oscar Smith won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Landstown at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Great Bridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.