The Lawrenceville Indians waltzed into their game on Saturday with 12 straight wins but they left with 13. They strolled past Robinson with points to spare, taking the game 61-43. Given Lawrenceville's advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 72nd, while Robinson is ranked 518th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lawrenceville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Landon Sanders out in front who scored 15 points along with three steals. Sanders is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Hardiman, who scored 14 points along with three steals.
Lawrenceville's win bumped their record up to 17-2. As for Robinson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lawrenceville will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Richland County at 7:30 p.m. on February 2nd. Richland County will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak alive. Robinson on the road again on Saturday and play against Pana at 6:00 p.m. on January 27th.
