Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Smithville couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Saturday and fell 37-36 to the Rootstown Rovers. It was the first time this season that the Smithies let down their fans at home.
Nadia Lough continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Rootstown, shooting 64% from the field on her way to 22 points and seven boards. The game was Lough's third in a row with at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Germann, who posted three points.
Smithville's loss dropped their record down to 23-4. As for Rootstown, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 26-1.
Smithville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rootstown, they will face off against Fort Frye at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Frye will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Rootstown surely won't give up without a fight.
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