Sabine Pass was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 54-45 to the O'Connell Buccaneers. The Sharks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Buccaneers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2020.
O'Connell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Roderick Dozier led the charge by earning 14 points plus six rebounds and three steals. Dozier is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Derrick Kirks Jr, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Sabine Pass now has a losing record at 2-3. As for O'Connell, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
Sabine Pass will challenge Tekoa Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sabine Pass is facing Tekoa Academy at the right time seeing as Tekoa Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for O'Connell, they will venture away from home to challenge St. John XXIII on Tuesday.
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