The Providence Pioneers lost against the Borden Braves back in December of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. Providence took a 52-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Borden. Providence has struggled against Borden recently, as their match on Saturday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Providence lost, one person who can't be blamed is Avery Smith. Despite the final result, she scored 23 points along with eight rebounds. Smith set a new season high mark in points with 23. Another player making a difference was Livy Theobald, who scored eight points.
Providence has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Borden, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Providence is on the road again on Tuesday and play against Austin at 7:30 p.m. on December 12th. As for Borden, they will square off against Shoals at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
