Basketball Recap: Lyman Memorial Takes a Loss

Lyman Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 63-62 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ellis RVT Eagles.

Kevin Botticello

Points

02/13/25 vs Ellis RVT	18
02/10/25 @ Canton	17
02/07/25 vs Plainfield	19
02/04/25 @ Killingly	30
01/31/25 @ Ledyard	19
+ 6 more games

When it comes to explaining why Lyman Memorial lost, don't look at Kevin Botticello. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 18 points and 14 boards. Botticello's evening made it 11 games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Conor Hawkins, who posted nine points.

Lyman Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Ellis RVT, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.

Lyman Memorial didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 61-60 loss against Tourtellotte Memorial on the 14th. Ellis RVT does not have any more games scheduled as of now.