Dibble lost to Stratford back in January of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Demons fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 51-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Demons have suffered since February 11, 2025.
Stratford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Oliver Smithwick led the charge by shooting 42% from the field to rack up 15 points along with seven boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Trevor Wood, who went 6-for-11 on his way to 14 points and three steals.
Dibble has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Stratford, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4.
Dibble didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 62-51 loss against Velma-Alma on the 16th. As for Stratford, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 74-51 defeat against Sasakwa on the 15th.
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