Nimitz managed to slip by La Porte the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cougars were outmatched by the Bulldogs and fell 100-58. The defeat leaves the Cougars still looking for their first win of the season.
La Porte's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Fletcher Neely led the charge by shooting 70% from beyond the arc en route to 23 points. Thanks to that strong game, Neely now owns an excellent 41.7% three-point shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Gotti Mack, who went 8-for-13 to rack up 18 points and three steals.
Nimitz's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for La Porte, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2.
Nimitz will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Caney Creek at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th. As for La Porte, they will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Deer Park at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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