The Plantation Colonels suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Friday. They were outmatched by Northwestern on the road and fell 74-45. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Plantation has scored all season.
Calvin Russel was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 26 points and 16 rebounds for Northwestern. That makes it three consecutive games in which Russel has scored at least a third of Northwestern's points. Giovanny Desire was another key contributor, scoring 18 points.
Plantation's loss dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Northwestern, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plantation will face off against Everglades at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Everglades is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak. Northwestern will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Norland at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Norland is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
