Douglas Byrd was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They took a 54-40 bruising from the Jack Britt Buccaneers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Buccaneers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 52-44 back in December of 2024.
Jazmine Burns
| 02/10/25 @ Jack Britt | 7 |
| 02/08/25 @ Seventy-First | 4 |
| 02/07/25 @ Lumberton | 2 |
| 02/05/25 vs Lumberton | 6 |
| 02/04/25 @ Cape Fear | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Jazmine Burns and JayLinda Depina certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Burns posted 11 points in addition to eight boards and seven blocks, while Depina earned no points. Burns has been hot for a while, having posted two or more blocks the last nine times she's played.
It was another big night for Alexia White, who went 10 for 24 to rack up 26 points along with six steals and five assists for Jack Britt. White is becoming a predictor of Jack Britt's success: when she posts at least five steals the team is undefeated (and 4-14 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Aaliyah Mcrae, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Douglas Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Jack Britt, their record is now 7-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Douglas Byrd won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Purnell Swett at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Douglas Byrd is facing Purnell Swett at the right time seeing as Purnell Swett is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Jack Britt, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Gray's Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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