It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Collierville can now relate to. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Monday and fell 49-48 to the Bartlett Panthers. The Dragons were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 52-49.

Ehi Aigbomian
02/24/25 vs Bartlett | 56% |
02/22/25 vs Houston | 64% |
02/11/25 vs Bartlett | 75% |
02/07/25 @ Houston | 57% |
02/04/25 @ Germantown | 100% |
+ 3 more games |
Despite the defeat, Collierville had strong showings from Jekhyra Rodgers, who posted 16 points in addition to seven boards and six steals, and Ehi Aigbomian, who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds. Aigbomian is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Bailey Thornton, who scored nine points and seven boards.
Bartlett got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Akya Woods out in front who earned eight points and five rebounds. That's the most boards Woods has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylin Sheffield, who had five points.
Collierville's loss dropped their record down to 26-6. As for Bartlett, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-11 record this season.
Collierville didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 50-49 defeat against Memphis East on the 28th. As for Bartlett, they have also already played their next game, a 54-50 win against White Station on the 28th.
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