The Naples Golden Eagles suffered their biggest defeat since December 5, 2023 on Monday. They ended up on the wrong side of a rough 70-48 walloping at the hands of Lemon Bay. Naples was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-14.
When it comes to explaining why Naples lost, one person who can't be blamed is Annika Andersen. Despite the final result, she scored 19 points along with two blocks. Another player making a difference was Madison Hovey, who scored nine points.
Leading Lemon Bay to victory were Maya Collins and Mackenzie Long. Collins scored 21 points along with five assists and three steals, while Long scored 18 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Long continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last five games she's played. Myah Dickerson was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six rebounds.
Naples has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season. As for Lemon Bay, their win bumped their record up to 8-9.
Naples on the road again on Wednesday and play against Fort Myers at 7:00 p.m. on January 17th. Fort Myers is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak. As for Lemon Bay, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverview Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverview Sarasota presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Lemon Bay in Florida (Riverview Sarasota is ranked 27th, while Lemon Bay is ranked 215th).
