Decatur was the 51-45 winner over Lawrence County when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Decatur Red Raiders took a 70-66 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lawrence County Red Devils.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lawrence County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Braylon Dame, who posted 18 points and six rebounds. Jackson Smith was another key player, going 6 of 12 on his way to 13 points and eight rebounds.
Decatur has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.8 points per game. As for Lawrence County, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Decatur will challenge Athens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lawrence County, they will take on Russellville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lawrence County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.6 points per game this season.
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