Emerson unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 81-73 to the Plano Wildcats on Friday. The Mavericks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Emerson lost, don't look at Elijah York. Despite the final result, he shot 75% from beyond the arc on his way to 28 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Mason Carlino was another key player, putting up 20 points.
Looking ahead, Emerson will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge West Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Plano, they have already played their next game, a 64-56 victory against Lake Ridge on the 15th.
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