DeKalb was the 56-46 winner over New Haven when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The DeKalb Barons received a blow on Saturday as they fell 59-40 to the New Haven Bulldogs.
New Haven's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jamal Lawrence led the charge by going 7 for 11 on his way to 17 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Lawrence is becoming a predictor of New Haven's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is 4-2 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Jadrien Ezell, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 16 points.
DeKalb's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for New Haven, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-6 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeKalb will take on Carroll at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Haven, they will square off against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in New Haven's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine contests.
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