Daniel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost to the Westside Rams at home by a 73-59 margin. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.

Jackson Conley
| 12/23/25 vs Westside | 3 |
| 12/22/25 vs Easley | 2 |
| 12/15/25 vs Fountain Inn | 2 |
| 12/13/25 @ Franklin County | 2 |
Despite the loss, Daniel still got an impressive performance from Jackson Conley, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 17 boards. Conley is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in each of the last four games he's played. James Epting was another key player, shooting 43% from the field on his way to 15 points.
Westside got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Braylon Williams out in front who went 8-for-13 en route to 16 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Jonovan Webb, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 22 points and five assists.
Daniel's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Westside, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Daniel will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Liberty at 7:30 p.m. on January 2, 2026. Westside and Columbia will round out the year against one another at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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