Mulberry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 69-49 to the Fort Meade Miners. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Miners earlier this season, when they won 63-60.
Omari Russell was his usual excellent self, putting up 27 points in addition to six steals and five boards for Fort Meade. Mekhi Berrien was another key player, posting 14 points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
Mulberry's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Fort Meade, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing McKeel Academy the next time they take the court. Fort Meade will head out to face McKeel Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, while Mulberry will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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