The Aquinas Knights's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their seventh straight defeat. They took a 59-41 bruising from Lake Center Christian. Aquinas was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lake Center Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Aquinas' loss came despite strong showings from Ky Johnson and Bronson Gilyard. Johnson scored five points along with 13 rebounds and three blocks, while Gilyard scored 12 points along with two steals. It was the first time this season that Johnson posted two or more blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Welch, who scored seven points.
Aquinas dropped their record down to 8-12 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Lake Center Christian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Aquinas will head out on the road to challenge Chaney at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Aquinas is facing Chaney at the right time seeing as Chaney is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lake Center Christian, they will be playing at home against Mogadore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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