Loris was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a hard 64-45 fall against the Marlboro County Bulldogs. The Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 75-56.
When it comes to explaining why Loris lost, don't look at Iyonna Waters. Despite the final result, she dropped a triple-double with 25 points, ten rebounds, and ten steals. That was a full 55.6% of the Lions' points, marking the third time in a row Waters has posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Isis Jackson, who earned six points in addition to 16 boards and three steals.
Marlboro County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Iyanna Boatwright, who went 10-for-23 on her way to 21 points along with eight steals and seven assists. Those eight steals gave Boatwright a new career-high. RaNaviah McNeil also deserves some recognition as she scored her first points of the season.
Loris' loss dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Marlboro County, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12.
Loris has already played their next contest, a 49-27 defeat against Aynor on the 10th. As for Marlboro County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 53-36 loss against Waccamaw on the 10th.
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