Northview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Southwest DeKalb Panthers, falling 86-26. The Titans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-11.
Southwest DeKalb was led to victory by Thomas Glanton, III and Messiah Mergan. Glanton, III posted 14 points in addition to seven assists and four steals, while Mergan went 6 for 8 on his way to 15 points and five steals. Mergan has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Ushery, who had eight points and eight assists.
Northview's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Southwest DeKalb, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 16-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Lithonia the next time they take the court. Southwest DeKalb will head out to face Lithonia at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Northview will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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