The Pierce Bears's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They fell just short of East Nicolaus by a score of 54-51. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Pierce has suffered yet this season.
When it comes to explaining why Pierce lost, one person who can't be blamed is Drew Burnum. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. Burnum hasn't dropped below two steals for five straight games. Alfonso Orozco was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.
Pierce has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost 12 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for East Nicolaus, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pierce will take on Colusa at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Colusa is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 55.3 points per game. As for East Nicolaus, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Paradise at 7:00 p.m.
