It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Laurens ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 42-39 victory over the Clinton Red Devils. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Raiders have posted since November 25, 2024.
| 01/15/25 @ Clinton | 12 |
| 01/14/25 vs Westside | 14 |
| 01/09/25 @ Wren | 14 |
| 01/07/25 vs Southside | 22 |
| 12/30/24 @ Fort Dorchester | 14 |
Zoe Young was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 12 boards. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 18 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Nyri Allen, who posted 13 points and three steals.
Laurens smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Clinton lost, don't look at Bryanna Belton. Despite the final result, she went 6 for 13 on her way to 18 points. That's the most points Belton has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Patterson, who put up nine points.
Laurens' victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Clinton, their record is now 11-4.
Laurens didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 49-39 win against Emerald on the 17th. Clinton has also already played their next game, a 36-19 victory against Chester on the 17th.
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