Basketball Recap: Beechcroft Takes a Loss

Beechcroft was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 64-45 to the Columbus International Lions. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 79-57 back in January.

Despite the loss, Beechcroft still got an impressive performance from Sha?Mya Dukes, who posted 23 points and three steals. That was a full 51.1% of Beechcroft's points, marking the third time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points. Raji Lattimore also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.

Columbus International's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Leila Carter led the charge by dropping a double-double on 20 points and 19 boards. The game was Carter's ninth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Marley Benson, who scored 14 points in addition to seven assists and seven steals.

Beechcroft's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Columbus International, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.

Beechcroft wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 68-33 loss against Centerburg on the 3rd. Columbus International has also already played their next game, a 70-33 win against South on the 3rd.