On Monday, Golden Gate was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 57-53 to Palm Beach Gardens.
Despite the loss, Golden Gate saw an underclassman step up: Sam Powell scored 24 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Jacquez Petithomme, who scored six points along with three steals.
Golden Gate has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for Palm Beach Gardens, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Golden Gate won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Dunbar at 7:00 p.m. on January 16th. Dunbar is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Palm Beach Gardens won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Dr. Joaquin Garcia at 7:30 p.m. on January 16th.
