The Coventry Patriots had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Lyman Memorial by a score of 50-40 on Wednesday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Coventry has managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Lyman Memorial lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jordan Chandler. Despite the final result, he scored 26 points. That's the first time this season that Chandler scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Kevin Botticello , who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.
Coventry's win bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Lyman Memorial, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Coventry will challenge Windsor Locks at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lyman Memorial, they will head out on the road to face off against Plainfield at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Connecticut (Plainfield is ranked 74th, while Lyman Memorial is ranked 77th).
