In what's become a running theme this season, the Crosby Bulldogs gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They breezed by Naugatuck at home to the tune of 79-45. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-19.
Crosby's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jeydan Benjamin, who scored 17 points along with seven assists and six steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Benjamin has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Curtis Ellis, who scored 22 points along with six rebounds.
Crosby's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-5. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 89.8 points per game. As for Naugatuck, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crosby will challenge St. Paul Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. St. Paul Catholic knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Crosby likes a good challenge. As for Naugatuck, they will head out on the road to challenge Torrington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Connecticut (Naugatuck is ranked 81st, while Torrington is ranked 63rd).
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