Eastern Randolph unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 54-34 to the Southern Lee Cavaliers on Monday. The contest was a close 18-15 at the break, but unfortunately for the Wildcats it sure didn't stay that way.
When it comes to explaining why Eastern Randolph lost, don't look at Callie Craven. Despite the final result, she posted 14 points.
Leading Southern Lee to victory were Zamaria Mellette and Jamaya Hooker. Mellette shot 64% from the field on her way to 14 points and eight boards, while Hooker put up seven points along with eight rebounds and seven steals. Those 64% field goal percentage gave Mellette a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zaidah Spruell, who had nine points.
The win got Southern Lee back to even at 1-1.
Eastern Randolph didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 59-40 defeat against Cary Academy on the 2nd. As for Southern Lee, they have also already played their next matchup, a 55-8 victory against Jordan-Matthews on the 25th.
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