The Viera Hawks scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They really took it to Melbourne for the full four quarters, racking up a 84-18 win on the road. The victory was some much needed relief for Viera as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Viera was led to victory by Phantasia Lauriston and Lauren Bell. Lauriston scored 20 points along with eight assists and six rebounds, while Bell dropped a double-double on 26 points and 12 rebounds. Bell is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Yasmin Croom, who scored six points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Viera now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Melbourne, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Viera will take on Eau Gallie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eau Gallie is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Melbourne, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Satellite at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Satellite is ranked 485th, while Melbourne is ranked 498th).
