The Vinyl Basketball Club squared off against Kate Martin-less Laces Basketball Club in an exciting Unrivaled game on Friday. Aliyah Boston suited up for Vinyl, but the star center from the Indiana Fever came off the bench as the starting lineup featured Dearica Hamby, Jordin Canada and Rhyne Howard.
By the end of the game, Aliyah Boston finished with six points on 2-of-3 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 from the free throw line. She also recorded 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and four turnovers in 12 minutes of play.
Aliyah Boston through four quarters
Boston made an immediate impact when she entered the game, quickly shaking off the disappointment of her previous outing, where she struggled. The two-time WNBA All-Star provided a much-needed scoring spark for Vinyl and played efficiently on the offensive end.
In addition to her scoring, Boston dominated the boards, showcasing her presence on the glass. The only area where she struggled was with ball control as she committed several turnovers.
At halftime, Aliyah Boston had six points on 2-of-3 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 from the free throw line. She also recorded seven rebounds, one assist and three turnovers in nine minutes of play.
In the third quarter, Boston struggled to be aggressive offensively, failing to attempt a single shot as Vinyl allowed the Laces to claw their way back into the game. However, the Fever center continued to dominate the boards, adding three more rebounds to her tally.
Boston didn’t contribute offensively in the fourth quarter, but despite her quiet night on that end of the floor, Vinyl BC managed to secure a hard-fought 64-63 victory.