Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were dealt a 74-29 defeat at the hands of the Columbia Capitals. The Indians were down 57-26 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Murray Smith
| 01/05/26 @ Columbia | 9 |
| 12/23/25 vs Blue Ridge | 6 |
| 12/22/25 vs St. Joseph's Catholic | 5 |
| 12/16/25 vs Aiken | 2 |
| 12/12/25 @ North Augusta | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Gilbert's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Murray Smith, who posted nine points and five rebounds. Smith continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie McLauchlin, who had six points in addition to five boards and four blocks.
Gilbert's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Columbia, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 3-12 record.
Gilbert wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 78-61 loss against South Aiken on the 6th. As for Columbia, they have also already played their next matchup, a 60-57 defeat against Pelion on the 6th.
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