By Kyle Roberts
A 21-point effort from junior guard Aidan Anding was not enough for Ruston as the Bearcats (13-8, 2-1 District 2-5A) fell 62-60 in the Madhouse on Millhaven to the Ouachia Lions in a district showdown.
The ‘Cats and the Lions took a tie in the halftime locker room at 24-24 with a two-point differential in the third quarter proved to be the difference for Ouachita.
“I’m proud of our effort tonight,” Ruston head coach Ryan Bond said. “The guys fought hard. We have to learn from this and move forward. We still have a lot to play for.”
Freshman Ahmad Hudson picked up multiple fouls in the first half after scoring nine points for the Bearcats and was held scoreless in quarters three and four.
Twelve of Anding’s 21 points came in the fourth quarter, alone.
Senior Jay Lillard added 10 points for Ruston.
Ruston returns to action Tuesday, Jan. 30, to take on Parkview High School out of Arkansas, who is coached by Ruston High Bearcat legend Scotty Thurman.
Tip off is set for 6 p.m.
