Southern Alamance was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Orange Panthers and fell 85-47. The Patriots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-21.
Jasiah Allen and Riley Warren certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Allen went 6 of 10 en route to 13 points in addition to eight boards and three steals, while Warren posted six points and 15 rebounds. What's more, Warren also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Richard Umberger also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
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Even though they lost, Southern Alamance smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
Orange's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jalen Crayton, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Crayton is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last nine games he's played. Kai Wade was another key player, putting up 19 points along with eight boards and four steals.
Southern Alamance's defeat dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Orange, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Eastern Alamance the next time they take the court. Southern Alamance will head out to face Eastern Alamance at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Orange will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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