Overton lost against Ansley/Litchfield back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Overton Eagles were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 56-55 to the Ansley/Litchfield Spartans.
01/24/25 @ Ansley/Litchfield | 10 |
01/21/25 @ Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] | 8 |
01/18/25 vs Bertrand | 13 |
01/17/25 @ St. Patrick's | 9 |
01/14/25 vs Brady | 8 |
When it comes to explaining why Overton lost, don't look at Brock McCarter. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten boards. McCarter has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Eli Luther, who posted 13 points and three steals.
Even though they lost, Overton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive contests.
Overton has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season. As for Ansley/Litchfield, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Overton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 63-55 victory against Shelton on the 28th. Ansley/Litchfield has also already played their next contest, a 53-36 win against Sumner-Eddyville-Miller on the 28th.
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