Midland Legacy suffered their biggest defeat since February 2, 2024 on Tuesday. They came up short against the Permian Panthers, falling 64-38. The game marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
| 01/14/25 @ Permian | 10 |
| 01/12/24 vs Odessa | 10 |
| 12/28/24 vs Del Rio | 9 |
| 12/26/24 vs Centennial | 8 |
| 12/03/24 @ Del Rio | 8 |
When it comes to explaining why Midland Legacy lost, don't look at Diego Rodriguez. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards. That's the most rebounds Rodriguez has posted since back in January of 2024. Tristine Turner was another key player, putting up two points along with 13 boards and three blocks.
Even though they lost, Midland Legacy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Midland Legacy's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-8. As for Permian, they pushed their record up to 17-8 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midland Legacy will face off against Frenship at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Frenship will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Midland Legacy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Permian, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Permian Panthers challenge the San Angelo Central Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. San Angelo Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 26 matches -- so hopefully Permian likes a good challenge.
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