Deltona had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 75-69 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Matanzas Pirates on Tuesday. The Wolves have struggled against the Pirates recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Deltona lost, don't look at Tim McCarthy. Despite the final result, he shot 56% from the field to rack up 23 points and eight rebounds. Cam'Ron Washington was another key player, going 6-for-14 en route to 14 points.
Matanzas' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden McCoy, who shot 42% from the field on his way to 23 points along with eight boards and four steals. McCoy is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jamel Guerrero, who went 6-for-13 to rack up 20 points and five rebounds.
Deltona wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 75-48 loss against Rockledge on the 19th. As for Matanzas, they will be playing at home against Menendez at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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