Hephzibah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 45-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Howard Huskies . The Rebels were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Huskies earlier this season, when they won 66-61.
Hephzibah's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JAMARCUS SALMOND, who posted 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of ISAIAH RICHARDSON, who put up 11 points.
Hephzibah's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Howard, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hephzibah will venture away from home to take on Cross Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Howard, they are taking a road trip to challenge Aquinas at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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