The Aubrey Rogers Patriots pushed their score all the way to 69 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 81-69 hit to the loss column at the hands of Riverdale. Aubrey Rogers found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post eight fewer assists than your opponent.
When it comes to explaining why Aubrey Rogers lost, one person who can't be blamed is Dylan Lash. Despite the final result, he scored 24 points along with eight rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lash has scored all season. Michael Fay was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with two steals.
Riverdale's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jamar Underwood, who scored 23 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Underwood is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Konnor Vonhagen, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Aubrey Rogers has not been sharp recently as the team's lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season. As for Riverdale, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 14-9.
Aubrey Rogers will square off against the Cowboys/Cowgirls at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. LaBelle has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 351 points over their last five matches. As for Riverdale, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on February 2nd.
