Anson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. The matchup between them and the Monroe Redhawks didn't end well, with the Anson Bearcats falling 51-32. If the Bearcats were looking for revenge after losing 39-31 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why Anson lost, don't look at Za'Kiah Hixson. Despite the final result, she posted 16 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals.
Leading Monroe to victory were Janiyah Boyd and Dezire Hailey. Boyd went 10 of 24 en route to 24 points along with five assists and four steals, while Hailey dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. The contest was Boyd's ninth in a row with at least ten points. Sade Robinson was another key player, putting up five points and nine rebounds.
Anson's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Monroe, their record is now 7-2.
Anson has already played their next game, a 47-10 loss against Forest Hills on the 17th. As for Monroe, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 78-46 win against Central Academy on the 17th.
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