The Lions secured a narrow victory over the Hoyas, winning 20:17 on Saturday evening. The result keeps the visitors on track as they continue their regular-season campaign. It was a match decided by fine margins, with the final score reflecting how closely contested the contest remained until the end.
The Hoyas arrived having suffered back-to-back defeats, losing 21:24 to the Spiders and 14:45 against the Mountain Hawks. Those results suggested a side searching for rhythm. By then, questions were being asked about whether their defensive structure was holding up under pressure.
The Lions, meanwhile, came into this fixture buoyed by a commanding 40:34 victory over the Leopards. That performance showed they could go toe-to-toe with anyone. To be fair, they didn't need to dominate this time around. They simply needed to be more clinical when it mattered.
What stood out was how the Hoyas kept their side in it despite their recent struggles. They matched the Lions for large stretches, and the scoreline tells only part of the story. The gap between the teams was never more than a single score, and at times it felt like a coin toss.
For the Lions, this win extends their momentum from the previous outing. Three points separates them from their nearest rivals, and every victory now carries weight. They are running out of games where they can afford to slip up.
The Hoyas must regroup quickly. Two losses in a row is enough to turn a season around, and they will need to address what went wrong against both the Spiders and the Mountain Hawks. If they want to salvage their campaign, they must find consistency.
