Memphis had lost five straight headed into Friday's match, but Abel Villa didn't let it get to six. The Memphis Cyclones snuck past the Highland Park Hornets with a 56-52 win on Friday thanks in part to Villa, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards. Those 21 points gave him a new career-high.
Memphis' victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-10. As for Highland Park, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-15.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Clarendon the next time they take the court. Highland Park will host Clarendon at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, while Memphis will head out to face them at 8:00 p.m. on January 31st.
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