Acadiana was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 39-32 to the Abbeville Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 79th).
Several Rams players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Fondong Destini, who posted seven points along with 11 rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Noel Markaylon, who earned nine points and four steals.
Acadiana's record is now 1-8. As for Abbeville, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Acadiana will square off against St. Thomas More at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Thomas More will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Acadiana surely won't give up without a fight. As for Abbeville, they will challenge Highland Baptist Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Highland Baptist Christian's defense has only allowed 30 points per game this season, so Abbeville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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