The Waccamaw Warriors's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of Loris by a score of 61-58. Waccamaw has struggled against the Lions recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Waccamaw lost, one person who can't be blamed is Tyrese Haynes. Despite the final result, he scored 24 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Haynes has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Connor Hart, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Waccamaw has not been sharp recently as the team's lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season. As for Loris, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waccamaw won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Raptors at 6:00 p.m. on January 31st. Academic Magnet has now lost 20 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 18. As for Loris, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Bulldogs at 12:00 p.m.
