Mount Vernon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a hard 41-26 fall against Telos. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Telos apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Mount Vernon lost, don't look at Andre Hernandez. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Pablo Lopez, who earned three points and four steals.
Telos got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jacobb Prussman out in front who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 17 boards. With that strong performance, Prussman is now averaging an impressive 8.9 rebounds per game. Garrett Plott was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 11 boards.
Mount Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Telos, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Vernon will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Utah School for the Deaf & Blind at 6:00 p.m. on February 5th. As for Telos, they are taking a road trip to square off against Pinnacle at 2:30 p.m. on February 1st.
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