Myrtle extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 53-51 heartbreaker at the hands of the New Albany Bulldogs. The Hawks were not able to make up for their loss to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
As for New Albany, their record now sits at 3-1. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
New Albany's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lynleigh Tatum led the charge by going 5-for-11 en route to 11 points and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Dre'Anna Jones, who shot 55% from the field on her way to 13 points and six steals.
Looking ahead, Myrtle will be playing at home against Ingomar at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons' defense has only allowed 29.3 points per game this season, so the Hawks' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for New Albany, they will take on Ripley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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