Guilderland lost against Columbia back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Guilderland Flying Dutchmen took a 60-45 bruising from the Columbia Blue Devils. While losing is never fun, the Flying Dutchmen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 128th, while the Blue Devils are ranked eighth).
Despite the defeat, Guilderland saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brooke Lilley posted 15 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Bigness, who had eight points and six boards.
Flying Dutchmen
| 02/04/25 vs Columbia | 16 |
| 01/31/25 @ Saratoga Springs | 15 |
| 01/28/25 @ Ballston Spa | 12 |
Even though they lost, Guilderland was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive contests.
Guilderland has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season. As for Columbia, their win bumped their record up to 15-2.
Guilderland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 72-50 loss against Colonie Central on the 7th. As for Columbia, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 63-37 victory against West Genesee on the 7th.
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