Western Reserve unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 62-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vermilion Sailors. The Roughriders' loss continues a trend for the team, making it seven in a row dating back to last season.
Leading Vermilion to victory were Mason Cooper and Drake Hooks. Cooper posted 19 points plus four steals, while Hooks went 5 for 9 en route to 16 points plus two steals. Caleb German was another key player, scoring eight points along with three steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western Reserve will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on New London at 7:30 p.m. on December 19th. As for Vermilion, they will be playing at home against St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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