Basketball Recap: Miller Comes Up Short

Miller lost against Flour Bluff back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Miller Buccaneers took a hard 56-42 fall against the Flour Bluff Hornets.

George Simmons

Steals

01/17/25 @ Flour Bluff	2
01/14/25 vs Alice	3
01/10/25 @ Ray	3
01/04/25 @ Alice	2
01/02/25 vs Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial	2

When it comes to explaining why Miller lost, don't look at George Simmons. Despite the final result, he went 8 for 20 en route to 23 points and five rebounds. Simmons has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 13 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Corey Holmes, who posted five points and seven boards.

Miller's defeat dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Flour Bluff, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 16-14 record this season.

Miller will challenge Gregory-Portland at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Gregory-Portland's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 22 games. As for Flour Bluff, they will take on Ray at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Ray's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.