Point Pleasant is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Lincoln County an 11-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Point Pleasant Big Blacks will welcome the Lincoln County Panthers at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2020, but likely not for long.
Last Tuesday, Point Pleasant came up short against Buffalo and fell 69-60.
Grant Barton
| 02/18/25 vs Buffalo | 23 |
| 02/15/25 @ Scott | 6 |
| 02/13/25 @ Sissonville | 12 |
| 02/12/25 vs Winfield | 13 |
| 02/06/25 vs Marietta | 3 |
| + 12 more games |
Despite their loss, Point Pleasant saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Grant Barton, who went 10-for-18 en route to 23 points and six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. That's the most points Barton has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Carrsen Lambert, who went 6-for-12 on his way to 14 points and five boards.
Meanwhile, Lincoln County played a tough contest on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Ripley, falling 85-44. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-16.
Point Pleasant's defeat dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Lincoln County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-14.
Everything came up roses for Point Pleasant against Lincoln County when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 60-29 victory. Does Point Pleasant have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lincoln County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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