The Fort Dorchester Patriots suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Tuesday. They were the victim of a tough 77-51 loss at the hands of Summerville. Fort Dorchester has struggled against Summerville recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Fort Dorchester lost, one person who can't be blamed is Cazz Williams. Despite the final result, he scored 11 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. Jalen Barry was another key contributor, scoring six points along with eight rebounds.
Fort Dorchester has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season. As for Summerville, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
Fort Dorchester will be playing in front of their home fans against Ashley Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Ashley Ridge is ranked 88th, while Fort Dorchester is ranked 73rd). As for Summerville, they will head out on the road to face off against Stall at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday.