Carolina International was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt an 81-5 loss at the hands of the Jackson Day Mariners. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 581st, while the Mariners are ranked 220th).
Jackson Day got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tralyn Phillips out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine steals. Phillips is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Laylah Toscano, who went 8 of 16 on her way to 16 points along with eight steals and seven boards.
Carolina International's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Jackson Day, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-7.
Carolina International will welcome Piedmont Community Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Jackson Day, they will venture away from home to challenge Queen's Grant at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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