Lakewood got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They slipped by the Hartsville Red Foxes 52-51 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Gators as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lakewood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lauryn Nesmith, who posted 17 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Zakiya Hodge, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Hartsville lost, don't look at Brooke Mitchell. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards. The dominant performance also gave Mitchell a new career-high in assists (six). Another player making a difference was Jaz Reyes, who had 18 points.
Gators
| 01/17/25 @ Hartsville | 52-51 |
| 01/14/25 @ Lower Richland | 32-64 |
| 01/09/25 vs South Florence | 39-48 |
| 12/28/24 @ Andrew Jackson | 29-68 |
| 12/27/24 vs Chambers | 51-29 |
Lakewood's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10. As for Hartsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Lakewood will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Darlington at 6:00 p.m. on January 28th. As for Hartsville, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 52-38 loss against Marion on the 18th.
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