The Ben Lomond Scots's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 11th straight loss. Their rough 82-59 defeat to Morgan might stick with them for a while. Ben Lomond has struggled against Morgan recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Ben Lomond's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Malakai Mack, who scored 16 points along with three steals. It was the first time this season that Mack scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake East, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds.
Ben Lomond has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season. As for Morgan, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Ben Lomond is on the road again on Wednesday and plays Summit Academy at 7:00 p.m. on February 14th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Ben Lomond is ranked 117th, while Summit Academy is ranked 97th). As for Morgan, they will square off against Judge Memorial Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Judge Memorial Catholic knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight matches -- so hopefully Morgan likes a good challenge.
