Pace extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-14. They lost to the Destin Sharks on the road by a 45-31 margin. The Patriots 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 January of 2025.
As for Destin, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-8. Those 45 points were actually the fewest they have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Destin can attribute much of their success to Fabian Del Valle, who posted 17 points. Lucas Bruno was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and 12 boards.
Pace wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 66-61 defeat against West Florida on the 13th. As for Destin, they have also already played their next game, a 62-53 loss against West Florida Baptist Academy on the 12th.
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