The Jefferson Dragons's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their 12th straight loss. They fell just short of Chamberlain by a score of 35-33. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Jefferson has suffered yet this season.
Chamberlain's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alyssa Dejesus, who scored 14 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Dejesus has scored all season. Another player making a difference was K'mari Johnson, who scored nine points.
Jefferson's defeat was their 19th straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 2-12. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 22.5 points per game. As for Chamberlain, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-10.
Jefferson will be playing at home against Gaither at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Chamberlain, they will head out on the road to square off against King at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (King is ranked 551st, while Chamberlain is ranked 550th).
