With a playoff game on the line, the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons rose to the challenge on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 44-41 victory over the Vikings. Winning may never get old, but Crystal Springs Uplands sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Leading Crystal Springs Uplands to victory were Jemma Lacap and Maile Bateman. Lacap scored 14 points along with three steals, while Bateman dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Bateman hasn't dropped below two steals for six straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Camille Antiporda, who scored four points along with nine rebounds.
Crystal Springs Uplands has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-12 record this season. As for Lynbrook, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-10.
Crystal Springs Uplands didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 53-45 win vs. Trinity on the 2nd. Lynbrook does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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