Crosby and New London squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Crosby had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 70-56 to the New London Whalers. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Whalers: they've now lost four in a row.
Rayquan Anderson
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When it comes to explaining why Crosby lost, don't look at Rayquan Anderson. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 15 points and 15 boards. Anderson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Casleem Washington, who posted eight points and five steals.
Even though they lost, Crosby smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 22 consecutive matchups.
New London's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayvon Robinson, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine assists. Another player making a difference was Jaxyn Beaudet, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten boards.
Crosby's defeat dropped their record down to 16-8. As for New London, their victory was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-4.
Crosby does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for New London, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 46-44 win against West Haven on the 7th.
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