Manning was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 67-61 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mullins Auctioneers. The Monarchs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Auctioneers earlier this season, when they won 56-55.
Several Monarchs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Aysia Moore, who went 6 for 15 to rack up 16 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Ameerah Conyers, who posted eight points along with 15 rebounds and eight blocks.
Monarchs
| 01/31/25 @ Mullins | 61-67 |
| 01/29/25 vs Atlantic Collegiate Academy | 42-61 |
| 01/28/25 vs Kingstree | 44-51 |
| 01/25/25 vs East Clarendon | 47-50 |
| 01/17/25 @ Lake City | 38-59 |
| 01/14/25 @ Marion | 42-51 |
Even though they lost, Manning smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Mullins found their leader in freshman Na'Riyah Woodberry, who went 8 of 12 on her way to 20 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Woodberry has scored all season. Breanna Ford was another key player, going 5 for 9 en route to 15 points and three steals.
Manning's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Mullins, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Manning didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 43-41 defeat against Atlantic Collegiate Academy on the 4th. As for Mullins, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 44-38 loss against East Clarendon on the 4th.
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