Whetstone's win ends five-game losing streak on the road
By Team Reports
Jan 29, 2024, 12:46pm
Recap: Whetstone Braves vs. Columbus International Lions
The Whetstone Braves won the last time they faced the Columbus International Lions, and things went their way on Friday too. Whetstone walked away with a 62-51 victory over Columbus International.
When it comes to explaining why Columbus International lost, one person who can't be blamed is KJ Jones. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 29 points and 11 rebounds. That was a full 56.9% of Columbus International's points, marking the eighth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Pharoahe Zaire was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with ten rebounds.
Whetstone's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-13. As for Columbus International, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whetstone will challenge Mifflin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Columbus International, they will head out on the road to take on Beechcroft at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Beechcroft has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
