The West Clermont Wolves pushed their score all the way to 56 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 60-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of Anderson. West Clermont has struggled against Anderson recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why West Clermont lost, one person who can't be blamed is Rayshawn Hubbard. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 rebounds. Carson Duke was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
West Clermont struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Anderson pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.
Anderson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cassius Black led the charge by scoring 19 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Andrew Patterson, who scored 13 points along with two steals.
West Clermont's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-12. As for Anderson, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
West Clermont will head out on the road to face off against Kings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Kings presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than West Clermont in Ohio (Kings is ranked 187th, while West Clermont is ranked 471st). As for Anderson, they will be playing at home against Walnut Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
