Mifflin won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They lost 68-44 to the East Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Punchers have suffered since December 7, 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Mifflin lost, don't look at Chernor Jalloh. Despite the final result, he went 7 for 11 on his way to 15 points and eight boards. Azikiye Moore also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
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Even though they lost, Mifflin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Daeshawn Fiore was his usual excellent self, putting up 26 points for East. That makes it four consecutive games in which Fiore has scored at least a third of East's points. Antwain Reedus was another key player, earning nine points.
Mifflin now has a losing record at 5-6. As for East, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Mifflin has already played their next game, a 68-53 defeat against Beechcroft on the 14th. As for East, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 72-25 victory against Whetstone on the 14th.
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