If the Urban Blues were riding high off their 54-14 takedown of the Convent of the Sacred Heart Cubs last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Urban was outmatched by Lick-Wilmerding at home and fell 68-33. While losing is never fun, Urban can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 883rd, while Lick-Wilmerding is ranked 264th).
Lick-Wilmerding was led to victory by Lauryn Lacap and Hailey Moy. Lacap scored 13 points along with five rebounds and three steals, while Moy scored 11 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Amaya Tavu was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with three steals.
Urban has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for Lick-Wilmerding, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-4.
Urban will look to defend their home court on Friday against University at 5:30 p.m. Lick-Wilmerding's road trip will continue as they head out to face St. Joseph Notre Dame at 4:00 p.m. on January 15th. St. Joseph Notre Dame is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
