Cumberland was the 54-30 winner over North Smithfield when they last played one another back in December of 2017, but their luck changed this time around. The Cumberland Clippers took a 29-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Smithfield Northmen on Monday. The matchup marked the Clippers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Cumberland lost, don't look at Noleen Rebelo. Despite the final result, she posted seven points.
North Smithfield had a senior duo take command as Trinity Spas earned two points along with six assists, six boards, and three steals and Raeghan Reilly almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Reilly has scored at least a third of North Smithfield's points.
Cumberland has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for North Smithfield, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
Cumberland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 58-28 loss against Tiverton on the 22nd. North Smithfield has also already played their next game, a 45-36 win against Coventry on the 22nd.
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