Dixie unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 59-36 to the Ninety Six Wildcats on Monday. The Hornets haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite the loss, Dixie still got an impressive performance from Jaylia Turner, who scored 18 points along with six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kerrie O'Shields, who posted seven points plus three steals.
Janiyah Squire was nothing short of spectacular for Ninety Six: she dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds. Reagan Wilson was another key player, going 5 for 6 en route to 10 points plus five rebounds.
Dixie wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 35-28 defeat against Brashier Middle College Charter on the 3rd. Ninety Six has also already played their next contest, a 54-31 win against Ware Shoals on the 3rd.
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