It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Leon can now relate to. They fell 63-55 to the Gainesville Hurricanes on Friday. The Lions lost against the Hurricanes in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 62-22 score last time.

Aaron Pensel
02/07/25 vs Gainesville | 3 |
02/05/25 vs Columbia | 4 |
01/28/25 @ Taylor County | 2 |
01/27/25 vs Mosley | 2 |
01/17/25 @ Chiles | 2 |
+ 10 more games |
Leon's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aaron Pensel, who posted 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. Pensel is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last 15 games he's played. Another player making a difference was DeKendrick Williams, who put up 15 points.
Leon's defeat dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Gainesville, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 20-7.
As of now, neither Leon nor Gainesville have any future games scheduled.
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