University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-40 heartbreaker at the hands of the Apopka Blue Darters. The contest marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Defeat or not, University got some senior leadership from Kyle Bailey and Jared Caraballo. Bailey went 5-for-11 to rack up 16 points and eight rebounds, while Caraballo posted seven points and five boards. Caraballo also brought in his first three-point shooting accuracy of the season.
University suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 2-5. As for Apopka, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. University is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will challenge Winter Park at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be the Cougars' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Apopka, they will head out on the road to square off against Mount Dora at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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