Basketball Recap: Southwood Drops Season-High Score on Mansfield

Cowboys

Team Score

12/27/24 vs Mansfield	59
12/11/24 vs North Caddo	56
12/06/24 vs Mansfield	53
12/13/24 vs Green Oaks	49
12/12/24 vs Evangel Christian Academy	47

Southwood scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 69-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mansfield Wolverines. The Cowboys' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.

When it comes to explaining why Southwood lost, don't look at Eric Fuller. Despite the final result, he went 9 of 14 en route to 21 points along with six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyquinton Pinkney, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.

Southwood's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Mansfield, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southwood will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Benton at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Mansfield will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Haughton at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.