The Fayetteville Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by Smithville on the road and fell 61-34. Fayetteville found out winning isn't easy when you make seven fewer threes than your opponent.
Despite the loss, Fayetteville still got an impressive performance from Peyton Jurecka, who scored four points along with seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Fayetteville were smashing the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Smithville found their leader in underclassman Sydnie Brenner, who scored 26 points along with six steals and five assists. Brenner is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Arabella Gutierrez was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Fayetteville has not been sharp recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Smithville, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Fayetteville will be playing at home against Buckholts at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Smithville is on the road again on Tuesday and play against Caldwell at 6:15 p.m. on December 12th. Caldwell has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 18.
