The Riverbend Bears struggled with assists on Monday (the Massaponax Panthers had ten more) and sadly the final score reflected it. Riverbend was beaten by Massaponax 64-30. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Riverbend has scored all season.
Several Bears players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Hannah Alexander, who scored eight points along with six steals and five rebounds. Maniyah Alston was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with two steals.
Massaponax got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Takiera Ramey out in front who scored 14 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Ramey is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jada Johnson, who scored 17 points along with five rebounds.
Riverbend's defeat dropped their record down to 15-6. As for Massaponax, their win was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-3.
Riverbend will take on Harrisonburg at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverbend is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 56.5 points per game this season. As for Massaponax, they have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Stone Bridge at 5:30 p.m. on February 21st. One thing working in Massaponax's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last ten matches.
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