Mitchell kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost to the Kirby Cougars on the road by a 51-37 margin. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Mitchell lost, don't look at Terri Jackson. Despite the final result, she earned 13 points plus seven rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was T'Khyia Dockery, who earned six points plus three steals.
Even though they lost, Mitchell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games dating back to last season.
Mitchell didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 43-39 loss against Booker T. Washington on the 27th. As for Kirby, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Bluff City at 7:30 p.m.
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