Hansberry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 56-47 to the Ellison Lions. The Bengals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Kris Smith and Yamarri Hammond certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Smith dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 boards, while Hammond posted ten points.
Hansberry's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Ellison, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Hansberry and Ellison will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Bengals see the court they'll take on UIC College Prep at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026. As for Ellison, their break will end when they face Holy Trinity at 6:30 p.m. on January 9, 2026.
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