King was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 69-46 to the Riverview Sharks. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Sharks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Despite the defeat, King had strong showings from Deon Pierre, who posted 12 points and six boards, and Nuri Hakim, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. Malik Hammond was another key player, putting up six points.
King's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Riverview, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-8.
King wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, an 81-60 defeat against Armwood on the 10th. Riverview has also already played their next match, a 55-41 loss against Durant on the 10th.
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