Basketball Recap: Decatur Drops Highest Score of Season Against Riverwood

Bulldogs

Team Score (Highest)

11/18/25 @ Riverwood	64
11/15/25 vs Towers	45
11/11/25 @ Paideia	40
11/08/25 @ Westminster	26

Decatur scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 73-64 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Riverwood Raiders. The Bulldogs lost against the Raiders in their previous head to head back in January of 2020, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 58-26 score last time.

Decatur's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kendale Lanier, who posted 20 points and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Nadiya Mohamed, who shot 44% from the field en route to 17 points and three steals.

Riverwood found their leader in freshman Ariyanna Thames, who went 6-for-11 on her way to 23 points and three steals. Thanks to that strong game, Thames now owns an excellent 50% three-point shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Giselle Lestage, who shot 41% from the field to rack up 19 points and six boards.

Decatur's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Riverwood, their victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3.

Looking ahead, Decatur will be taking part in a tournament against Druid Hills at 9:00 a.m. on Monday. As for Riverwood, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 57-53 defeat against Mt. Bethel Christian Academy on the 21st.