Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, the Lafayette Rams couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Mighty Bookers by a score of 67-64. Lafayette's loss signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak.
Lafayette's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jarquez Garrett, who scored 20 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. It was the first time this season that Garrett pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Wayne Santos Jr, who scored 19 points along with three steals.
Lafayette's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-4. As for Booker T. Washington, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Lafayette does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Booker T. Washington, they will face off against Grafton at TBD on Thursday. Grafton is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Booker T. Washington will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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