The Alcester-Hudson Cubs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight loss. They fell 49-39 to Lakota Tech.
When it comes to explaining why Alcester-Hudson lost, one person who can't be blamed is Elly Doering. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 27 points and 13 rebounds. That was a full 69.2% of Alcester-Hudson's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Alcester-Hudson struggled to work together and finished the game with only two assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Alcester-Hudson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Lakota Tech, their victory bumped their record up to 3-7.
Alcester-Hudson will head out on the road to take on Irene/Wakonda at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Irene/Wakonda is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home. As for Lakota Tech, they will face off against Dakota Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
