Pierce was the 48-24 winner over East Nicolaus when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Pierce Bears were just a bucket shy of victory on Thursday and fell 46-45 to the East Nicolaus Spartans.
East Nicolaus' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Rylee Gillespie, who posted 12 points in addition to five assists and five steals. That's the most steals Gillespie has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Hall, who went 5-for-8 on her way to 13 points and eight boards.
Pierce's defeat dropped their record down to 17-9. As for East Nicolaus, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-11.
Pierce wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 58-26 win against Live Oak on the 18th. As for East Nicolaus, they will face off against Quincy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Quincy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something East Nicolaus surely won't give up without a fight.
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