Guilderland lost against Ballston Spa back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Guilderland Flying Dutchmen took a 50-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ballston Spa Scotties. While the Flying Dutchmen didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Scotties 14-8 in the first quarter.
Several Flying Dutchmen players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Christina Williams, who went 6 for 10 en route to 15 points and five boards. Brooke Lilley was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Guilderland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ballston Spa only pulled down five offensive boards.
Ballston Spa got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Karsyn Messina out in front who went 5 of 12 on her way to 14 points and five steals. Messina is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mallory Sprissler, who posted eight points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Guilderland's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-6. As for Ballston Spa, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Guilderland will face off against Saratoga Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Guilderland is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.6 points per game this season. As for Ballston Spa, they will square off against Colonie Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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