Fort Campbell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were beaten by the University Heights Blazers 81-39. The Falcons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-20.
Fort Campbell's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Tyrek Anthony, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards, and Israel Dillard, who posted 11 points and eight rebounds. That was a full 53.8% of Fort Campbell's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's had more than a third of the team's points. Jamile Wilson was another key player, putting up six points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Falcons
| 12/19/24 vs University Heights | 39-81 |
| 12/12/24 vs Trinity | 67-77 |
| 12/09/24 @ McLean County | 50-72 |
Even though they lost, Fort Campbell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in six consecutive games.
Fort Campbell's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for University Heights, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Fort Campbell didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 63-46 loss against Todd County Central on the 20th. University Heights and Evansville Central will compete for holiday cheer at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. University Heights has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 223 points over their last three contests.
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