Basketball Recap: Reagan Hicks' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Brunswick over Bradwell Institute

Brunswick suffered their biggest loss since February 23, 2024 on Friday. They lost 65-41 to the Bradwell Institute Tigers. The Pirates were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 53-38.

Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Reagan Hicks, who went 6-for-14 to rack up 13 points and six boards. Patrice Mungin was another key player, putting up 12 points and five assists.

Even though they lost, Brunswick smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 30 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Parris Parham was her usual excellent self, going 6-for-10 on her way to 18 points along with six rebounds and three steals for Bradwell Institute. What's more, Parham also posted a 80% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Ta'Tyana Anderson, who went 7-for-13 en route to 18 points.

Brunswick's defeat dropped their record down to 20-7. As for Bradwell Institute, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 23-3 record this season.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Brunswick will challenge South Paulding at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Brunswick is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.8 points per game this season. As for Bradwell Institute, they will face off against Rome at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bradwell Institute also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 61.1 points per game.