Iowa Colony couldn't quite beat Brandeis on Thursday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 22-point defeat they were dealt on Thursday. The Iowa Colony Pioneers fell just short of the Brandeis Broncos by a score of 48-45. The Pioneers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Several Pioneers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Aaliyah Rogers, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 18 rebounds. With that strong performance, Rogers is now averaging an impressive 8.3 rebounds per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenadie Francis, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Iowa Colony smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive games.
Brandeis' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Vivian Byerly, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds. Mia Ramos was another key player, posting 11 points plus three steals.
Iowa Colony's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Brandeis, their win bumped their record up to 7-8.
Iowa Colony wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 26-23 victory against Seven Lakes on the 22nd. Brandeis has also already played their next match, a 72-40 loss against Summer Creek on the 22nd.
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