Neumann was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell to the First Baptist Academy Lions 43-38. The Celtics were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Neumann's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mylee Van De Wouw, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. Van De Wouw has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Caila Donley, who had eight points along with five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Neumann was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
First Baptist Academy found their leader in sophomore Laila Stewart, who went 8 for 13 en route to 20 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Stewart has scored all season. Zara Leilani Stewart was another key player, posting nine points in addition to two steals.
Neumann now has a losing record at 2-3. As for First Baptist Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neumann will head out to take on Gateway at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for First Baptist Academy, they will take on Evangelical Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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