This season hasn't been kind to Gulf Coast HEAT, who are still winless after their fourth matchup. They were dealt a 78-45 defeat at the hands of Hollins on Wednesday. Gulf Coast HEAT was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-14.
When it comes to explaining why Gulf Coast HEAT lost, one person who can't be blamed is Westin Lacey. Despite the final result, he scored 25 points along with five steals. The game was Lacey's third in a row with at least ten points. Steven Scott was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with 14 rebounds.
Hollins got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Malachi Miller out in front who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Aidan Lemons, who scored 19 points.
Gulf Coast HEAT's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Hollins, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Gulf Coast HEAT will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against Indian Rocks Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hollins won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Sickles at 1:00 p.m. on December 28, 2023.
