The Lake Marion Gators had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Swansea on Saturday as Lake Marion made off with a 41-20 win. Lake Marion has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 21 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Danasia Wright, who scored 14 points along with nine rebounds and four steals. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. Teonna Allen was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with three steals.
When it comes to explaining why Swansea lost, one person who can't be blamed is Janiya Edmond. Despite the final result, she scored six points.
Lake Marion's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Swansea, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Marion will take on Academic Magnet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Academic Magnet is ranked 195th, while Lake Marion is ranked 188th). As for Swansea, they will head out on the road to challenge Orangeburg-Wilkinson at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Orangeburg-Wilkinson will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
