After a string of three wins, the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost to Falls Lake at home by a decisive 55-37 margin. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for NCSSM: Durham in their matchups with Falls Lake: they've now lost eight in a row.
Despite the loss, NCSSM: Durham still got an impressive performance from Maren Donlon, who scored 17 points. That was a full 45.9% of NCSSM: Durham's points, marking the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Emerson Thompson continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Falls Lake, dropping a triple-double on 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists. Thompson is crushing the rebound category: she's posted at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Madisyn Shedd was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
NCSSM: Durham's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Falls Lake, they pushed their record up to 22-2 with that win, which was their 24th straight on the road dating back to last season.
NCSSM: Durham and Research Triangle will face off at 6:00 p.m. on February 7th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. NCSSM: Durham is facing Research Triangle at the right time seeing as Research Triangle is stuck on a eight-game losing streak. As for Falls Lake, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Franklin Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Falls Lake is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 53.9 points per game this season.
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