Eustace was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 63-34 loss at the hands of the Ford Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 78-42 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
Defeat or not, Eustace got some senior leadership from Zach Durnell and Ethan Gallet. Durnell went 5-for-7 en route to 12 points and eight rebounds, while Gallet posted five points. Durnell also set a new season-high mark in shooting accuracy with 71%. Colton Lawson also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Eustace's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Ford, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eustace will take on West Rusk at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ford, they will welcome Chapel Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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