A win for Athens Drive just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Willow Spring Storm, falling 58-26. The game marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Athens Drive lost, don't look at Kianna Gulley. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Gulley a new career-high in offensive rebounds (nine).
Even though they lost, Athens Drive smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Willow Spring got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Taylor Gray out in front who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Amanda Mitchell, who went 5 for 8 en route to 13 points plus six rebounds.
This is the second loss in a row for Athens Drive and nudges their season record down to 3-3. As for Willow Spring, their record now sits at 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Athens Drive will take on Fuquay - Varina at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Willow Spring, they will challenge Green Level at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Willow Spring is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.8 points per game this season.
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