Pendleton kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. The matchup between the Bulldogs and the Nation Ford Falcons didn't end well, with the Bulldogs falling 59-44. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Despite the loss, Pendleton still got an impressive performance from Samuel Ross, who shot 44% from the field on his way to 17 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Barnett, who posted 16 points and three steals.
Nation Ford was led to victory by AJ Cureton and Drew Robertson. Cureton went 8-for-17 to rack up 23 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals, while Robertson scored 11 points along with seven blocks and six boards. That's the most points Robertson has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Garrin Brookover, who had seven points and seven rebounds.
Pendleton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 52-36 victory against Wade Hampton on the 22nd. As for Nation Ford, they have also already played their next game, a 62-60 win against Fountain Inn on the 22nd.
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