Basketball Recap: Savannah Martin's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Steward over Hampton Roads Academy

Steward fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Hampton Roads Academy on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Hampton Roads Academy Navigators 59-54. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Steward's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Savannah Martin, who posted 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Hali Harris, who had 15 points.

Hampton Roads Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zuriel Pendleton-Morant, who went 9 for 15 on her way to 25 points and eight boards. The dominant performance gave Pendleton-Morant a new career-high in points. Nalani Carter was another key player, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 17 rebounds.

Steward's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Hampton Roads Academy, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1.

Steward will head out to take on St. Anne's-Belfield at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. St. Anne's-Belfield will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Steward surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hampton Roads Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Summit Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.