Rock Springs lost against East back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Rock Springs TIGERS fell 77-70 to the East Thunderbirds. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Saturday (59), the TIGERS still had to take the loss.
Rock Springs lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Arrington Purvis, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards. Boston James was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 17 points and eight rebounds.
TIGERS
| 01/11/25 @ East | 70-77 |
| 01/11/25 vs Sheridan | 59-69 |
Even though they lost, Rock Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Rock Springs has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.5 points per game. As for East, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rock Springs will venture away from home to take on Evanston at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Rock Springs' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matchups. As for East, they will head out to square off against Sheridan at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Sheridan will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something East surely won't give up without a fight.
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