The Augusta Southeastern Suns's 23-9 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 36-35 to Illini West. Augusta Southeastern has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Illini West's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wesley Robertson, who scored six points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Haydon Rankin, who scored seven points along with five rebounds.
Augusta Southeastern has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Illini West, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Augusta Southeastern will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Camp Point Central at 7:30 p.m. on January 3rd. Camp Point Central is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt want to keep things rolling. Illini West won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Pittsfield at 10:30 a.m. on December 30, 2023. Pittsfield presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Illini West in Illinois (Pittsfield is ranked 173rd, while Illini West is ranked 375th).
