Lamar extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They took a 66-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dickinson Gators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Texans of the 65-56 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2022.
As for Dickinson, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 87.0 points over those games.
TroyNelle Belle was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 30 points and 11 rebounds. What's more, he posted four assists, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was William Abney, who scored eight points along with seven steals and five boards.
Lamar didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-43 defeat against St. Pius X on the 29th. As for Dickinson, they have also already played their next contest, an 81-70 win against Shadow Creek on the 2nd.
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