Manila was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to the Newport Greyhounds at home by a 67-51 margin. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Greyhounds apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Manila's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Newport, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manila will face off against Buffalo Island Central at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Manila is facing Buffalo Island Central at the right time seeing as Buffalo Island Central is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Newport, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Hoxie at 7:00 p.m.
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