The Lexington Yellowjackets were the 69-35 winner over the Southeast Guilford Falcons when they last played one another back in January of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Lexington fell 53-40 to Southeast Guilford on Monday. Lexington has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lexington's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lily Ervin, who scored 13 points. Nadia Boyd was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Southeast Guilford's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Morgan Odom, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Odom is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Stevens, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten assists.
Lexington has been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Southeast Guilford, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lexington will take on Thomasville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Thomasville is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Southeast Guilford, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Western Guilford at 6:00 p.m. Western Guilford is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 52.1 points per game.
