Bruce's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They slipped by the Lafayette Commodores 67-66. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Bruce's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kobe Hooper led the charge by putting up 13 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Another player making a difference was Ayden Welch, who went 5 of 8 en route to 15 points and three steals.
Bruce's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-19. As for Lafayette, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bruce has already played their next match (against Water Valley), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Lafayette won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Southaven at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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