Southern Wayne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Goldsboro Cougars, falling 66-43. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Saints this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 65-63 back in November.
Despite the loss, Southern Wayne saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Demetrius Elliot went 8 for 11 on his way to 20 points. Jacobe Graham was another key player, putting up nine points.
Goldsboro's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maurice Tyler, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 13 points along with eight boards and three steals. Tyler is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last four games he's played. Anoncezo Fields was another key player, posting nine points and five steals.
Southern Wayne's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Goldsboro, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5.
Southern Wayne wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 69-63 win against James Kenan on the 10th. As for Goldsboro, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 57-49 victory against North Pitt on the 9th.
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