Lanier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 57-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Weddington Warriors.
When it comes to explaining why Lanier lost, don't look at Michelle Ezumah. Despite the final result, she posted 33 points in addition to six boards and four steals. That was a full 70.2% of the Longhorns' points, marking the third time in a row Ezumah has put up more than a third of the team's points. Jordan Johnson was another key player, putting up five points and four steals.
Weddington found their leader in freshman Myra Ukwu, who went 9-for-12 on her way to 22 points and four blocks. Another player making a difference was Caroline Clark, who earned 14 points.
Lanier's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Weddington, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-8.
Lanier didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 47-44 win against Union Grove on the 27th. As for Weddington, they have also already played their next game, a 54-48 victory against McDowell on the 2nd.
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