The Naugatuck Greyhounds were not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 79-45 loss at the hands of Crosby. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Naugatuck has scored all season.
Crosby's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jeydan Benjamin led the charge by scoring 17 points along with seven assists and six steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Benjamin has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Curtis Ellis, who scored 22 points along with six rebounds.
Naugatuck now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Crosby, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Naugatuck will take on Torrington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Naugatuck is facing Torrington at the right time seeing as Torrington is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Crosby, they will head out on the road to take on St. Paul Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. St. Paul Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Crosby surely won't give up without a fight.
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