Oviedo is 10-0 against Lyman since February of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Oviedo Lions' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Lyman Greyhounds at 6:00 p.m. on January 18th. Hopefully Oviedo is not getting complacent, as they presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Lyman in Florida (Oviedo is ranked 233rd, while Lyman is ranked 558th).
Oviedo posted their biggest win since December 7, 2023 on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 59-39 margin over Winter Springs.
Oviedo's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leah Hopkins, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 19 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hopkins has scored all season. Maleah Dupa was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with seven steals.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Lyman, who are still winless after their sixth game. They had to suffer through a rough 56-27 loss at the hands of Lake Mary.
Oviedo's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Lyman, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-6.
Oviedo beat Lyman 40-27 in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Oviedo since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
