The Douglas Byrd Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They fell to Purnell Swett 40-34. Douglas Byrd has struggled against Purnell Swett recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Douglas Byrd lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jazmine Burns. Despite the final result, she scored 16 points along with nine rebounds and two blocks. That's the first time this season that Burns scored 15 or more points. Jamiyah Carroll was another key contributor, scoring four points along with ten rebounds and six steals.
Douglas Byrd's loss was their fifth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 2-11. As for Purnell Swett, their victory bumped their record up to 4-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Douglas Byrd will take on Seventy-First at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Seventy-First has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Purnell Swett, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lumberton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in North Carolina (Lumberton is ranked 306th, while Purnell Swett is ranked 311th).
