It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Tiverton can now relate to. They lost 50-30 to the Portsmouth Patriots on Friday. The Tigers have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
Tiverton's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cami Oliveira, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jah'Niece Branch, who scored six points.
Portsmouth's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Annie Hurd, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards. Hurd has been hot for a while, having also posted three or more steals the last nine times she's played. Gyselle Mairs was another key player, shooting 43% from the field on her way to 24 points and five rebounds.
Tiverton's loss dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Portsmouth, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6.
Tiverton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Portsmouth, they will challenge Barrington at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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