After both having extra time off, the Lakeland Hornets and the Hendrick Hudson Sailors will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 4:30 p.m. on January 3, 2024. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Lakeland's recent rough patch got a bit rougher last Wednesday after their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a hard 62-44 fall against Walter Panas. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Lakeland in their matchups with Walter Panas: they've now lost six in a row.
Meanwhile, Hendrick Hudson was the victim of a rough 75-54 loss at the hands of Pearl River last Friday.
The losing side was boosted by Kaitlyn Raguso, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten rebounds. She scored a full 50% of Hendrick Hudson's points, the sixth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Alexa Robinson was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five rebounds.
Lakeland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Hendrick Hudson, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2.
Lakeland suffered a grim 46-25 defeat to Hendrick Hudson in their previous matchup back in February. Will Lakeland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
