Thorp was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Augusta Beavers, falling 61-30. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Beavers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Thorp lost, don't look at Ashlyn Abramczak. Despite the final result, she posted 18 points in addition to eight boards and seven steals. That was a full 60% of the Cardinals' points, marking the seventh time in a row Abramczak has put up more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Emma Mohr, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds.
Thorp's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Augusta, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Thorp will take on Fall Creek in a holiday battle at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crickets will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight. Augusta has already played their next matchup (against Alma Center Lincoln), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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