It was a good run, but the Franklin Pierce Cardinals unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Tuesday. They were dealt a 78-47 defeat at the hands of Renton. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Franklin Pierce has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Franklin Pierce still got an impressive performance from Javon Barbee, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. Barbee is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Amaar Coleman, who scored 11 points.
Franklin Pierce's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-6. As for Renton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Pierce will take on Sequim at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Pierce is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning Sequim will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Renton, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Bremerton at 6:00 p.m. on February 15th. Renton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 22 contests -- so hopefully Bremerton likes a good challenge.
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