Lakewood came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They took a blow against the Lower Richland Diamond Hornets, falling 64-35. The loss continues a trend for the Gators in their matchups with the Diamond Hornets: they've now lost eight in a row.
Lauryn Nesmith
| 02/07/25 vs Lower Richland | 43% |
| 02/05/25 vs Crestwood | 22% |
| 02/04/25 @ South Florence | 7% |
| 01/28/25 vs Darlington | 9% |
| 01/17/25 @ Hartsville | 36% |
| + 6 more games |
Despite the defeat, Lakewood had strong showings from Camorri Glenn, who posted 13 points and seven rebounds, and Lauryn Nesmith, who put up nine points. What's more, Nesmith also posted a 43% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2024.
Chi'Nya Isaac continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Lower Richland, going 10 of 15 en route to 27 points and three steals. Taelor Hiller-Johnson was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards.
Lakewood's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Lower Richland, their victory was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakewood will square off against Wilson at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lower Richland, they will host South Florence at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lower Richland is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.1 points per game this season.
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