West Lafayette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell to the Benton Central Bison 42-37. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Devils of the 48-43 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
West Lafayette's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Molly Andrew, who went 7 for 16 en route to 14 points plus six rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Bree Johnson, who posted 11 points plus four steals.
West Lafayette's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Benton Central, their record is now 3-1.
West Lafayette has already played their next game, a 42-22 win against Twin Lakes on the 23rd. As for Benton Central, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 51-39 defeat against Lafayette Jefferson on the 23rd.
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