Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mullins). They strolled past the Lake City Panthers with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 76-58. This was payback for the Auctioneers, who suffered a 57-51 loss the last time these two teams met.
Deyon Ford
| 12/18/25 @ Lake City | 28 |
| 12/17/25 @ Marlboro County | 21 |
| 12/16/25 vs Marion | 15 |
Leading Mullins to victory were Dakarai Worley and Deyon Ford. Worley dropped a double-double with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Ford almost dropped a double-double with 28 points and nine assists. Ford's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Ken 'KJ' Ford, Jr. was another key player, putting up eight points.
Mullins smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Mullins pushed their record up to 4-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points over those games. As for Lake City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Mullins will take on Berkeley in a holiday battle at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Lake City, they will be taking part in a tournament against Nation Ford at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.
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