Basketball Recap: Bruce's Losing Streak Snapped at Three Games
By Team Reports
Jan 7, 2025, 9:07am
Basketball Recap: Bruce Trojans vs. Okolona Chieftains
| 02/09/24 vs Palmer | 6 |
| 01/04/25 vs Okolona | 5 |
| 12/05/23 vs Vardaman | 4 |
| 11/13/23 vs Eupora | 4 |
| 02/08/24 vs Calhoun City | 3 |
Okolona came into Saturday's game looking for another win against Bruce, but Ashton Pierce wouldn't allow it. The Bruce Trojans pulled ahead with a 58-57 photo finish over the Okolona Chieftains on Saturday thanks in part to Pierce, who posted 14 points along with eight boards and five steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in February of 2024.
With the victory, Bruce broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-12. As for Okolona, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Bruce will have a chance to go back-to-back against Okolona: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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