The Eagle River Wolves lost against the Dimond Lynx back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Eagle River lost to Dimond on the road by a decisive 50-32 margin. While losing is never fun, Eagle River can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alaska basketball rankings (they are ranked 80th, while Dimond is ranked 11th).
Eagle River's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Beverly Reed, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Reed has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Gabby Palazzini, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 rebounds.
Eagle River's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Dimond, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-5.
Eagle River will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Bettye Davis East Anchorage at 6:00 p.m. Eagle River is on a 13-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Bettye Davis East Anchorage a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. As for Dimond, they will head out on the road to face off against South Anchorage at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dimond is coming into the game with nine straight wins on the road, so South Anchorage is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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