Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Palm Bay walked away with it. They managed a 68-64 win over the Merritt Island Mustangs on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Pirates also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Elijah Buffong had an outrageously good game as he posted 20 points in addition to eight assists and six boards. Deuel ?Junior? Fider was another key player, putting up 11 points and six steals.
Palm Bay's victory bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Merritt Island, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Palm Bay wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 67-52 loss against Atlantic on the 5th. Merritt Island does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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