Lyons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 48-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of The Pinnacle Timberwolves.
Despite the loss, Lyons still got an impressive performance from Caleb Christiansen, who posted 19 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. That was a full 47.5% of Lyons' points, marking the third time in a row he's had more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Fitzgerald, who put up seven points and ten rebounds.
Lions
| 12/19/24 vs The Pinnacle | 40-48 |
| 12/12/24 @ Byers | 65-69 |
| 12/03/24 vs Loveland Classical | 59-74 |
Even though they lost, Lyons smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Lyons' defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for The Pinnacle, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lyons will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Estes Park at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. One thing working in Estes Park's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. The Pinnacle also won't see the court for a while: their next match is against Bennett at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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