Tops five game winning streaked snapped

Lady Tops Fall to Clark State Despite Tyairah Flowers' Strong Performance

Tyairah Flowers continued her stellar play, scoring 18 points, but it wasn't enough as the Lady Tops suffered a 52-48 defeat to the Eagles of Clark State. "The energy was not there," said Head Coach Dion Griffin. "We are not good enough to just show up." The Lady Tops struggled early, managing only 16 points in the first half, including a mere five points in the opening quarter.

The team's shooting woes persisted throughout the game, as they finished with a dismal 22% from the field and just 15% from beyond the arc. To make matters worse, 19 turnovers compounded the Lady Tops' struggles. Coach Griffin emphasized, "We have to show up ready to play every game. This is not our brand of basketball."

Key Takeaways:

• The Lady Tops dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Eagles 45-39, including an impressive 19-10 edge on the offensive glass.
• The team's shooting performance was a major factor in the loss, as they missed 11 of their 13 three-point attempts.
• In addition to the shooting struggles, the Lady Tops committed 19 personal fouls, giving the Eagles numerous opportunities at the free-throw line.

Key Stat:

• The Lady Tops held the Eagles to 19% shoot from deep and forced 17 turnovers.

Next Up: The Lady Tops will look to bounce back when they host the Raiders of Grand Rapids Community College on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.