The Will Rogers College Ropers came into Tuesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 52-41 win over Memorial on Tuesday. This was a revenge match for Will Rogers College, as the team was forced to settle for a 58-46 loss when these two played last Saturday.
Will Rogers College's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Branden Crosslen led the charge by scoring 15 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Crosslen hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games. Dkarrion Titsworth was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Despite the loss, Memorial saw an underclassman step up: Fabian Harris scored 19 points. Another player making a difference was Jalil Cotton, who scored seven points along with ten rebounds and two blocks.
Will Rogers College's win bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Memorial, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Will Rogers College will challenge Holland Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Will Rogers College is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 50.9 points per game this season. As for Memorial, they will head out on the road to square off against McAlester at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. McAlester is coming into the contest with five straight defeats at home, meaning Memorial will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
