The Belmont Bison were the 60-59 winner over the Ponitz Career Tech Golden Panthers when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Belmont took a 56-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Golden Panthers on Friday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Belmont has scored all season.
Belmont's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Damarion Calahan, who scored 11 points along with five assists and two steals. Calahan is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Denzell Ogle, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds.
Belmont's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Ponitz Career Tech, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11.
Belmont will be playing at home against the Lions at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ponitz Career Tech, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Thunderbolts at 7:30 p.m. on January 27th. Northmont presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Golden Panthers in Ohio (the Thunderbolts are ranked 98th, while the Golden Panthers are ranked 456th).
