If Basha was riding high fresh off their 67-46 takedown of Chandler last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Basha Bears fell just short of the Casteel Colts by a score of 46-43 on Tuesday. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Colts earlier this season, when they won 68-65.

Grace Beckler
02/11/25 @ Casteel | 8 |
02/07/25 @ Chandler | 8 |
02/06/25 vs Chandler | 9 |
When it comes to explaining why Basha lost, don't look at Grace Beckler. Despite the final result, she posted 12 points and eight rebounds. Beckler has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Amira Reynolds, who had eight points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.
Even though they lost, Basha smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Basha's defeat dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Casteel, they pushed their record up to 15-11 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Basha wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 77-30 victory against Corona del Sol on the 12th. Casteel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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