The Bassick Lions lost against the Amistad Wolves back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Bassick fell 54-47 to Amistad. Bassick has struggled against Amistad recently, as their game on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Amistad's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Fatema Thomas, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds. LaShaya Patterson was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Bassick has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Amistad, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bassick will take on Bunnell at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bunnell is coming into the match with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Bassick will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Amistad, they will head out on the road to challenge Coventry at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
