Iola hadn't done well against Somerville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Iola Bulldogs came out on top against the Somerville Yeguas by a score of 60-48. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Iola got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tyler EllioTT out in front who went 10 of 23 on his way to 26 points and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Dustin Crosby, who went 7 for 16 en route to 16 points and six boards.
Elliott wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Iola was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Bulldogs
| 01/23/25 @ Somerville | 60-48 |
| 01/17/25 @ Mumford | 35-72 |
| 01/14/25 @ Bremond | 34-62 |
| 01/07/25 @ Hearne | 53-63 |
| 01/03/25 vs Snook | 56-77 |
Iola's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11. As for Somerville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Iola wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 65-58 defeat against Burton on the 24th. Somerville has also already played their next contest, a 61-28 loss against Bremond on the 24th.
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