Somerset was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They took a 64-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bishop Carroll Huskies. The Eagles lost against the Huskies in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 71-29 score last time.
Despite the loss, Somerset saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Aiden Roby dropped a double-double on 29 points and 11 rebounds. That was a full 51.8% of Somerset's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Colton Beener also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steal of the season.
Eagles
| 01/15/25 vs Bishop Carroll | 56-64 |
| 01/13/25 vs Penn Cambria | 48-79 |
| 01/10/25 @ Greater Johnstown | 26-91 |
| 01/08/25 vs Bishop McCort | 46-81 |
| 01/03/25 @ Philipsburg-Osceola | 50-66 |
| + 7 more games |
Even though they lost, Somerset smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Jace Casses, who went 9 of 18 en route to 22 points in addition to five assists and four steals for Bishop Carroll. Another player making a difference was Joey Phillips, who went 7 for 10 on his way to 15 points and three steals.
Somerset's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Bishop Carroll, they moved to 3-8 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Somerset will welcome Bald Eagle Area at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bishop Carroll, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Huntingdon at 7:30 p.m.
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