Basketball Recap: Mortimer Jordan Comes Up Short

Mortimer Jordan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Hartselle Tigers, falling 66-30. The contest marked the Blue Devils' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Mortimer Jordan's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Hartselle, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mortimer Jordan will venture away from home to challenge Carbon Hill at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.2 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hartselle, they will take on Hanceville in a tournament on Monday. The Tigers will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 59.6 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.