The Buffalo Bison came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They managed a 44-40 win over Poca on Tuesday. That's another feather in the cap for Buffalo, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Buffalo's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anna Boggess, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. Peyton Sheridan was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six steals.
When it comes to explaining why Poca lost, one person who can't be blamed is Lindzie Runions. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Raynes, who scored ten points along with two steals.
Even though they lost, Poca smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Buffalo's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Poca, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost ten of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Buffalo will head out on the road to square off against the Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in West Virginia (Tolsia is ranked 86th, while the Bison are ranked 65th). As for Poca, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Skyhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Scott focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 19 on Tuesday.
