It was a proper cat-fight when Lanett challenged Auburn on Tuesday. The Lanett Panthers received a blow as they fell 61-43 to the Auburn Tigers. The Panthers have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Lanett saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jaylin White posted 11 points plus five rebounds and three steals. White is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of MaKiah White, who had eight points plus eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Lanett smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Lanett now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Auburn, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Lanett has already played their next matchup, a 45-42 loss against Oxford on the 27th. As for Auburn, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 58-45 win against Enterprise on the 27th.
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