The Albion Purple Eagles couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost to Pembroke at home by a decisive 38-24 margin on Monday. Albion has struggled against Pembroke recently, as their contest on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Pembroke's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Peyton Liss, who scored 11 points along with 8 rebounds and 6 steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Seneca Calderon, who scored 8 points along with 5 assists and 5 rebounds.
Albion's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Pembroke, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Albion will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Attica at 7:00 p.m. on January 2, 2024. As for Pembroke, they will head out on the road to face off against Kendall at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
