Lafayette Jefferson dropped to 7-2 on Tuesday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the McCutcheon Mavericks and fell 65-33. The matchup marked the Bronchos' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Lafayette Jefferson lost, don't look at Maya Layton. Despite the final result, she posted 14 points along with seven boards and six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Niyah Johnson, who had seven points.
As for McCutcheon, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 11-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.5 points over those games.
It was another big night for Keara Lipscomb-Allen, who went 10-for-16 to rack up 24 points. The contest was her fifth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Lillie Graves, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 assists.
Lafayette Jefferson and McCutcheon should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Indiana Rankings. The Bronchos (ranked 31st) will meet Richmond (ranked 349th) at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, McCutcheon will challenge Harrison at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (9 vs. 172).
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