Recap: Phoenix Spartans vs. Mandeville Skippers
The Phoenix Spartans lost against the Mandeville Skippers back in December of 2020, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Phoenix fell 60-51 to Mandeville. Phoenix has not had much luck with Mandeville recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Despite the loss, Phoenix saw an underclassman step up: RONDELL BATTLE dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds. BATTLE scored a full 45.1% of Phoenix's points, the sixth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. DERVONTE ANCAR was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with three blocks.
Phoenix now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Mandeville, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Phoenix won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Pine at 5:30 a.m. on December 29th. Pine is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Mandeville will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Salmen at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 2024.
