Cheltenham suffered their closest loss since December 2, 2023 on Saturday. They fell just short of the Bensalem Fighting Owls by a score of 57-54. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Fighting Owls apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2022.
Amir Drummond was his usual excellent self, going 9 for 16 on his way to 25 points and five assists for Bensalem. Trevor Morris was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Cheltenham's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Bensalem, they moved to 9-7 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Cheltenham Panthers take on the Lower Moreland Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Cheltenham's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Lower Moreland has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Bensalem, they will take on Council Rock North at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bensalem is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.4 points per game this season.
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