Lafayette Jefferson hadn't done well against Seeger recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos took their contest with ease, bagging a 59-21 victory over the Seeger Patriots. The match marked the Bronchos' most dominant win of the season so far.
It was another big night for Maya Layton, who went 8 for 17 en route to 19 points plus eight rebounds and five assists. She has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Amani Byrd was another key player, going 5 for 8 en route to 10 points plus five steals.
Lafayette Jefferson was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Seeger only racked up four.
When it comes to explaining why Seeger lost, don't look at Caleigh Purcell. Despite the final result, she had seven points in addition to two steals.
The victory was the third in a row for Lafayette Jefferson, bringing their record for this year to 5-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Seeger, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette Jefferson will host Kokomo at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Kokomo's defense has only allowed 26.2 points per game this season, so Lafayette Jefferson's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Seeger, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Vermillion at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Nora Thomann and Purcell.
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