The Purnell Swett Rams's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their sixth straight loss. They were beaten by Seventy-First 57-21. Purnell Swett found out winning isn't easy when you make six fewer threes than your opponent.
Despite the loss, Purnell Swett still got an impressive performance from Niyah Locklear, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds.
Mariyah Massey continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Seventy-First, scoring 18 points along with five steals. Massey is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 18 or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Teliaah Vinson, who scored six points along with six steals.
Purnell Swett has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season. As for Seventy-First, their win bumped their record up to 10-11.
Purnell Swett will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Douglas Byrd at 6:00 p.m. Douglas Byrd is coming into the match with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Purnell Swett will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Seventy-First, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Lumberton at 6:00 p.m. Lumberton will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Seventy-First surely won't give up without a fight.
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