It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Thunder Basin can now relate to. They lost 58-36 to the Campbell County Camels on Thursday. The Bolts were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Camels earlier this season, when they won 65-59.
Thunder Basin's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bailey Rouse, who shot 45% from the field to rack up 16 points and six boards. Taylee Cundy was another key player, putting up six points and five rebounds.
Kaylie Neary was her usual excellent self, going 10-for-16 en route to 30 points in addition to six boards and three steals for Campbell County. Campbell County is 9-2 when Neary posts 20 or more points, but 3-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Lauren Kuhbacher, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds.
Thunder Basin has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. Campbell County's victory bumped their record up to 12-9.
Thunder Basin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Campbell County, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 62-52 defeat against Central on the 7th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps