Shiprock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They took a 58-41 bruising from the Bayfield Wolverines. The Chieftains were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolverines apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Shiprock lost, don't look at Deon Harvey. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points. Teryn Mescal also deserves some recognition as he scored his first points of the season.
It was another big night for Lincoln Williams, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 rebounds for Bayfield. With that strong performance, Williams is now averaging an impressive 8.8 boards per game. Austin Wilmer was another key player, putting up seven points and ten rebounds.
Shiprock's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Bayfield, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Shiprock wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 91-45 loss against Farmington on the 10th. As for Bayfield, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 65-48 win against Aztec on the 10th.
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