Overton had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 60-59 to the Varsity Opponent Varsity Opponent. The Bobcats just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Overton had strong showings from William Livingston, who went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc en route to 20 points plus four steals, and Jehmel Madison, who scored 21 points along with five assists. The dominant performance also gave Livingston a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (75%). Messiah Clayborne was another key player, posting seven points.
Overton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 60-47 victory against Valor College Prep on the 21st. Varsity Opponent has also already played their next contest, a 93-54 defeat against Winston Salem Christian National on the 19th.
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