Live Oak was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 21st straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Pierce Bears, falling 40-18. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 36-16 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Live Oak's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Larysa Myers, who scored five points.
Pierce's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Destany Martinez, who earned nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals. The dominant performance also gave Martinez a new career-high in offensive rebounds (seven). Another player making a difference was Charlie Wayman, who earned five points plus six assists and five rebounds.
Live Oak's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Live Oak has already played their next contest, a 41-30 defeat against Lindhurst on the 5th. As for Pierce, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 31-27 win against Sutter on the 5th.
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