Somers was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Hendrick Hudson Sailors, falling 64-38. While losing is never fun, the Tuskers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 330th, while the Sailors are ranked 108th).
Hendrick Hudson was led to victory by Kaitlyn Raguso and Elyse Smith. Raguso dropped a double-double with ten points and 13 rebounds, while Smith went 7 of 13 to rack up 17 points and five boards. Raguso is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Carleighs Ortiz, who posted nine points and six steals.
Somers' defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Hendrick Hudson, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Looking ahead, Somers will host Walter Panas at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Walter Panas will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Somers surely won't give up without a fight. Hendrick Hudson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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