The Shelton Gaels will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Amistad Wolves at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Shelton's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a hard 62-45 fall against Branford.
Meanwhile, Amistad ended up a good deal behind Bethel on Thursday and lost 52-37. Amistad has struggled against Bethel recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
LaShaya Patterson put forth a good effort for the losing side as she dropped a double-double on 19 points and 14 rebounds. That's the first time this season that she scored 15 or more points. Fatema Thomas was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with eight rebounds.
Shelton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Amistad, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
