Belmont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Dunbar Wolverines and fell 54-18. While losing is never fun, the Bison can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 774th, while the Wolverines are ranked 316th).
Mashayla Valentine was Belmont's leading scorer, having posted nine points. Valentine also led the team in assists with two. Ashlynn Cox held things down on the boards with six rebounds.
Belmont's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Dunbar, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Belmont will square off against Meadowdale at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Dunbar, they will challenge Stivers School for the Arts at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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