Basketball Recap: Meridian Wildcats vs. Terry Bulldogs
Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 53-45 to the Terry Bulldogs. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Terry's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Juccurin Jefferson, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Jefferson a new career-high in offensive rebounds (seven). Another player making a difference was Jaylan Spruill, who had ten points plus six assists and four steals.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Terry, they pushed their record up to 1-3 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Meridian will host West Jones at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Terry, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 70-31 victory against Crystal Springs on the 15th.
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