Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Brennan couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell to the Steele Knights 64-60. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 39-28.
When it comes to explaining why Brennan lost on Saturday, don't look at Bella Flemings. Despite the final result, she en route to 34 points and five boards. That was a full 56.7% of Brennan's points, marking the fourth time in a row Flemings has posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Synariea Snow, who had ten points.
Even though they lost, Brennan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Brennan's loss dropped their record down to 26-10. As for Steele, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 27-7 record this season.
Brennan does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Steele, they will face off against Summer Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Summer Creek will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Steele surely won't give up without a fight.
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