Jefferson was the 46-35 winner over Bismarck when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Jefferson Blue Jays took a 54-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bismarck Indians on Thursday. The Blue Jays were up 20-2 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Bismarck's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ashley Hawkins led the charge by dropping a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Hawkins a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (67%). Alysssa Brake was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and 11 boards.
Jefferson dropped their record down to 12-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Bismarck, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Looking ahead, Jefferson will host Crystal City at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bismarck, they have already played their next game, a 66-19 victory against Valley on the 8th.
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