This season hasn't been kind to the Lexington Wildcats, who are still winless after their fourth matchup. The game between Lexington and Aiken wasn't particularly close, with Lexington falling 54-40. Lexington was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Aiken apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2020.
Despite the defeat, Lexington saw an underclassman step up: Evie Godfrey scored 7 points along with 3 steals. Godfrey has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Kailen Parks was another key contributor, scoring 7 points.
Aiken's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Norriyah Bradley, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. The contest was Bradley's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Malasia Jamison, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Lexington has fallen quite a ways from their 20-7 record last season and are now at 0-4. As for Aiken, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Lexington's road trip will continue as they head out to face Lower Richland at 5:00 p.m. on December 2nd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Lower Richland is ranked 87th, while Lexington is ranked 76th). As for Aiken, they will be playing in front of their home fans against White Knoll at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
