Basketball Recap: Ola Mustangs vs. Forest Park Panthers
Ola can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Forest Park Panthers 77-48. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 60-59 victory the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Ola was led to victory by Matin Bello and Kunta Jenkins. Bello went 13 for 26 en route to 29 points plus five rebounds and four steals, while Jenkins went 10 for 20 en route to 21 points plus six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Derrick Harper Jr, who had nine points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
The win got Ola back to even at 1-1. As for Forest Park, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Ola will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Heritage at 7:30 p.m. As for Forest Park, they will challenge Whitewater at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Forest Park is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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