The home team had won the previous four meetings between McPherson and Derby, and Derby kept the tradition alive. The Bullpups were dealt a 79-49 loss at the hands of the Panthers on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bullpups have suffered against the Panthers since February 5, 2021.
Derby was led to victory by Avant Riley and Cale Clingan. Riley went 7-for-13 on his way to 21 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds, while Clingan almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine boards. Those nine boards gave Clingan a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Channing Marshall, who posted eight points and six rebounds.
McPherson's loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
McPherson wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 60-32 defeat against Andover on the 12th. As for Derby, they have also already played their next game, a 59-53 loss against Blue Valley Northwest on the 11th.
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