Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-59 heartbreaker at the hands of the Laramie Plainsmen. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Plainsmen this season, with their most recent loss being a 67-53 defeat two weeks ago.
Laramie's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Neil Summers, who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Summers is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last six games he's played. Jaden Smith was another key player, putting up 16 points and eight rebounds.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Laramie, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 17 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.
Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Laramie, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-49 defeat against Sheridan on the 7th.
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