Basketball Recap: Belfast's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

By Team Reports Jan 16, 2025, 2:15am

Basketball Recap: Belfast Lions vs. Morse Shipbuilders

There's no place like home for Belfast, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They took down the Morse Shipbuilders 61-44 on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Belfast's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Trevin Ripley, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine boards. Kaiden Benjamin was another key player, putting up 19 points and seven steals.

The win got Belfast back to even at 6-6. As for Morse, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-10.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belfast will host Maine Central Institute at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Belfast is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season. As for Morse, they will welcome Waterville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Morse is facing Waterville at the right time seeing as Waterville is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.

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