It was a good run, but the Mackinac Island Lakers unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They ended up on the wrong side of a rough 66-42 walloping at the hands of Big Bay de Noc. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Mackinac Island in their matchups with Big Bay de Noc: they've now lost five in a row.
Mackinac Island's loss came despite strong showings from Makayla Rickley and Madison Gamble. Rickley scored 16 points, while Gamble dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. Gamble is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last seven games she's played. Lakelyn Bunker was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Mackinac Island struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Mackinac Island's loss dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Big Bay de Noc, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 16-2.
Mackinac Island will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Buckley at 7:00 p.m. on February 29th. As for Big Bay de Noc, they will square off against Tournament Team at TBD on Monday.
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