The Clemens Buffaloes suffered their closest loss yet this season on Tuesday. They fell just short of East Central by a score of 50-47. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Clemens in their matchups with East Central: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Clemens lost, one person who can't be blamed is Duda Igiehon. Despite the final result, she scored 20 points along with eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Atiana Cook, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds.
Clemens has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-13 record this season. As for East Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-10 record this season.
Clemens will head out on the road to face off against Steele at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Steele is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games. As for East Central, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against San Marcos at 7:00 p.m.