Phillipsburg played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Russell Broncos, falling 70-39. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Russell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trey Carlson led the charge by putting up 14 points and seven rebounds. Jake Mooney was another key player, going 6 of 8 from beyond the arc on his way to 18 points.
Phillipsburg has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.4 points per game. As for Russell, they moved to 3-4 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Phillipsburg will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Trego at 7:05 p.m. As for Russell, they will head out to face off against Smith Center at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Smith Center will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Russell surely won't give up without a fight.
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