The Aberdeen Tigers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their seventh straight loss. They took a 60-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of Declo. If Aberdeen hoped to take revenge for the 57-46 defeat against they when the teams met, then they were left disappointed.
Aberdeen's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gage Driscoll, who scored 18 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Canon Foster was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five assists and two steals.
Speaking of assists, Aberdeen were working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Aberdeen's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Declo, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aberdeen won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Malad at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Idaho (Malad is ranked 121st, while Aberdeen is ranked 96th). As for Declo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Firth at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
