Lafayette had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 67-66 to the Itawamba Agricultural Indians. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Itawamba Agricultural to victory, but perhaps none more so than Calon Shumpert, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ardarrius Garth, who posted 12 points and six assists.
Coming up, Lafayette will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on North Pontotoc at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Itawamba Agricultural, they will take on Tupelo at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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