This season hasn't been kind to the Columbia Capitals, who are still winless after their fifth contest. They took a serious blow against Richland Northeast on Tuesday, falling 57-12.
Richland Northeast got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Zimarika Moorer out in front who scored 14 points along with 6 rebounds and 6 steals. Moorer is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Lujain Jallab, who scored 12 points along with 7 steals.
Columbia bumped their record down to 0-5 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 15.0 points per game. As for Richland Northeast, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will take on Lee Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lee Central will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line. As for Richland Northeast, they will be playing at home against Lakewood at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Lakewood is ranked 111th, while Richland Northeast is ranked 117th).
