The Grand Traverse Academy Mustangs were not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 68-51 bruising from Ellsworth. Grand Traverse Academy found out winning isn't easy when you're outrebounded 16 to 7 on offense.
Grand Traverse Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nate Dix, who scored nine points. Charlie Dennis was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Grand Traverse Academy were working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Patrick Puroll continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Ellsworth, dropping a double-double on 27 points and 11 steals. Puroll is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Cameron Snyder, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Grand Traverse Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Ellsworth, they pushed their record up to 10-12 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Grand Traverse Academy will square off against Leland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Grand Traverse Academy is facing Leland at the right time seeing as Leland is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. Ellsworth will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Boyne Falls at 5:30 p.m. on February 26th.
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