Lady Beavers Struggle in Difficult Loss Against Eureka

The Backburn women’s basketball team hosted Eureka College this evening for their first SLIAC matchup of the season. The Beavers were defeated by the Red Devils with a final score of 104-59. Putting the Beavers 0-3 in the conference.

Although the beavers take a tough loss, Senior Aryanna Harris got the team 13 points, 6 rebounds and dished out 2 assists. Also, Kaela Vincent and Elizabeth Morris both score 10 points for the Blackburn Beavers. The loss of Mariah Hopson late in the first half made a tough challenge for the Beavers to find their grove with new players in the second half.

The Eureka Red Devils were led by Sydney Hamlin who scored 43 points, also, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. The Red Devils were also led by Jurnee Flournoy who racked up 20 points and 3 assists, both of these players help lead the Red Devils to their first conference win of this season, putting them 1-2 in conference play.

The Blackburn Beavers will travel to Principia College this weekend January 14 to take on the Panthers at 1 p.m.