HUNTINGTON, Ind. - The Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils (2-3) dropped a tight, back-and-forth contest to the Goshen (IN) Maple Leafs (2-4), falling 59-57 on Friday night in Huntington, Indiana. In a physical matchup featuring five ties and five lead changes, LTU overcame a sluggish six-point first quarter by holding Goshen to eight points in the second to tie the game at 21-21 at halftime.
Sydney Garon led the Blue Devils with 18 points on six three-pointers—including three in the third quarter to help LTU take a 43-42 edge into the final frame and another to open the fourth for a game-high 46-42 lead.
Averi Peot added 14 points and eight rebounds, while
Liv Linden chipped in 10 points and four assists, sparking a late rally with a steal, a free throw, and a layup to pull LTU within 58-57 with 1:55 remaining. However, despite shooting 38.1% (8-for-21) from beyond the arc, Lawrence Tech was hindered by 19 turnovers—resulting in 18 Goshen points—and 15-for-24 shooting at the free-throw line, as
Gabby Brooks-Foster's potential game-winning three-pointer was blocked in the closing seconds.
