Vestal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. The game between them and the Johnson City Wildcats didn't end well, with the Vestal Golden Bears falling 54-38. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 41-37 back in January.
Johnson City was led to victory by Aliya Hankey and Makenzie Lombardini. Hankey went 6 for 9 on her way to 16 points and seven boards, while Lombardini went 6 of 12 en route to 13 points. Hankey is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 45% in the last nine games she's played. Emma Phelan was another key player, putting up 15 points and eight rebounds.
Vestal's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Johnson City, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 15-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Union-Endicott the next time they take the court. Vestal will head out to face Union-Endicott at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, while Johnson City will head out to face them at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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