New Albany was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Hernando Tigers on the road and fell 69-23. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 71-28 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
It was another big night for Fran Kelly, who went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 33 points plus five rebounds and five steals for Hernando. The game was Kelly's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jaliyah Kelly, who went 5 for 9 en route to 11 points plus five assists and five rebounds.
New Albany's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hernando, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
New Albany won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against West Union at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hernando, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against South Pontotoc at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Hernando knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully South Pontotoc likes a good challenge.
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