Live Oak was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 22nd straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 41-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lindhurst Blazers. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blazers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Live Oak lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Larysa Myers, who had seven points. Another player making a difference was Rhyen Bidasha, who scored seven points.
Lindhurst's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Danaya Stephens, who went 5 for 12 en route to 11 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Stephens is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Ashlynn Wheeler was another key player, going 6 for 13 en route to 13 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Live Oak's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Lindhurst, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Live Oak has already played their next game, a 48-29 defeat against Venture Academy on the 6th. As for Lindhurst, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 44-37 victory against River Valley on the 6th.
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