The Dillard Panthers were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 55-50 to the Plantation Colonels.
Leading Plantation to victory were Prince Lewis and Jabari Washington. Lewis dropped a double-double with ten points and 14 rebounds, while Washington shot 47% from the field to rack up 15 points and seven boards. Washington's big performance that evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Quarnell Johnson, who posted seven points.
Dillard's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Dillard will head out on the road to challenge Western at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Plantation, they will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against West Broward at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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