Cyprus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 41-37 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hunter Wolverines. If the Pirates were looking for revenge after losing 71-58 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hunter got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Grace Gallagher out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine blocks. Gallagher has been hot for a while, having posted two or more blocks the last 28 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Skye Davidson, who posted 13 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Cyprus' loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Hunter, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cyprus will square off against Taylorsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cyprus is facing Taylorsville at the right time seeing as Taylorsville is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Hunter, they will challenge Granger at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Granger's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Hunter has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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